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Rarefractionated
The correct spelling is fractionated.
How to pronounce fractionated
verb
Say it like: Fra-csh-ona-ted
The correct spelling is fractionated. To separate (a mixture) into its individual constituents by exploiting differences in some chemical or physical property, such as boiling point, particle size, solubility etc. For example: "Crude oil is fractionated in a refinery to produce a number of different petroleum products."
Usage Examples
“Crude oil is fractionated in a refinery to produce a number of different petroleum products.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To separate (a mixture) into its individual constituents by exploiting differences in some chemical or physical property, such as boiling point, particle size, solubility etc.
- 2.To divide each plaintext symbol into several ciphertext symbols as a preliminary stage of encryption.
- 3.To use the technique of fractionation in hypnosis.
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