Fractionate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfɹæk.ʃəneɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Fractionate is a verb meaning (radiotherapy) To divide a total dose of radiation into fractions.
Meaning
(radiotherapy) To divide a total dose of radiation into fractions.
More Meanings
- (cryptography) To divide each plaintext symbol into several ciphertext symbols as a preliminary stage of encryption.
- To use the technique of fractionation in hypnosis.
- (chemistry) 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.
Example Sentences
Crude oil is fractionated in a refinery to produce a number of different petroleum products.
Word Forms
- fractionates
- fractionating
- fractionated
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cofractionate, dissociate, subfractionate, deformulate, isolate, atomize.
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