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.
Separating Edge
See also
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Weisstein, Eric W. "Separating Edge." From MathWorld--A Wolfram Web Resource. https://mathworld.wolfram.com/SeparatingEdge.html