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fractionating

The correct spelling is fractionating.

How to pronounce fractionating

verb

Say it like: Fra-csh-ona-tin-g

The correct spelling is fractionating. 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. 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. 2.To divide each plaintext symbol into several ciphertext symbols as a preliminary stage of encryption.
  3. 3.To use the technique of fractionation in hypnosis.

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