a) Extract, remove or separate the "disturbing" parts or properties from an object.
b) Single out the only necessary part or property.
EXAMPLE:
In order to reduce the risk of an unwanted explosion fuses and explosives are always stored separately. The two are only assembled together shortly before being used.
A geostationary communication satellite in orbit carries all of the equipment of a terrestrial television transmitter. There is now no longer the need for a huge tower.