An graph edge of a graph is separating if a path from a point 
to a point 
must pass over it. Separating graph
edges can therefore be viewed as either bridges or dead ends.
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Weisstein, Eric W. "Separating Edge." From MathWorld--A Wolfram Resource. https://mathworld.wolfram.com/SeparatingEdge.html