fractionate
To separate into its individual constituents by exploiting differences in some…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.
Meaning
4 sensesTo separate (a mixture) into its individual constituents by exploiting differences in some chemical or physical property, such as boiling point, particle size, solubility etc.
Crude oil is fractionated in a refinery to produce a number of different petroleum products.
separate into constituents or fractions containing concentrated constituents
To divide a total dose of radiation into fractions.
To divide each plaintext symbol into several ciphertext symbols as a preliminary stage of encryption.
To use the technique of fractionation in hypnosis.
Translations
4 languagesForms
fractionates, fractionating, fractionated, fractionated| Base form | fractionate · to fractionate |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | fractionates |
| Present participle | fractionating |
| Past simple | fractionated |
| Past participle | fractionated |
regular · Lesson
Word family
9 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle
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