fractionating
ˈfrækʃəneɪtɪŋ
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Definition of fractionating - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
chemistryTECH.relating to the process of separating componentsTECH.
  • The fractionating column is essential in the distillation process.
distilling separating
2.
dividingTECH.involving division into smaller partsTECH.
  • The fractionating method helps in analyzing complex mixtures.
partitioning segmenting
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device for separating liquid mixtures by boiling points
The fractionating column is crucial in the distillation process.

Origin of fractionating

Latin, fractio (a breaking)

Examples of fractionating in a sentence

  • Fractionating techniques are crucial in chemical engineering.
  • The fractionating process separates the oil into different components.
  • Fractionating columns are essential in chemical engineering.

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  1. French:fractionnant, divisant, ...
  2. German:fraktionierend, aufteilend, ...
  3. Italian:frazionante, ...
  4. Spanish:fraccionador, ...
  5. Portuguese:fracionante, divisório, ...
  6. Chinese:分馏的, 分割的, ...
  7. Japanese:分留の, 分割の, ...
  8. Arabic:تَجْزِئِيّ, مُقَسِّم, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְפַצֵל, מְחַלֵק, ...
  10. Russian:фракционирующий, делящий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:фракційний, ...
  12. Hindi:विभाजक, विभाजन विधि, ...
fractionate
ˈfrækʃəˌneɪt

Definition of fractionate - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
chemistryTECH.separate substances by distillation or crystallizationTECH.
  • They fractionated the mixture to isolate the desired compound..
purify separate
2.
scienceTECH.divide into fractions or componentsTECH.
  • The process was used to fractionate crude oil into simpler substances..
partition separate
3.
hypnosisDateduse fractionation technique in hypnosisDated
  • The hypnotist decided to fractionate the session.
divide partition separate
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Origin of fractionate

Latin, fractio (a breaking)

Examples of fractionate in a sentence

  • To purify the sample, they had to fractionate it.
  • Scientists can fractionate the mixture into its components.
  • The lab technician needed to fractionate the sample for analysis.
  • He learned to fractionate to deepen the trance.
  • The therapist used fractionate techniques to enhance relaxation.

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  1. French:fractionner, segmenter, ...
  2. German:trennen, fraktionieren, ...
  3. Italian:frazionare, segmentare, ...
  4. Spanish:fraccionar, dividir, ...
  5. Portuguese:fracionar, ...
  6. Chinese:分馏, 分段, ...
  7. Japanese:分留する, 分割する, ...
  8. Arabic:فَصَلَ بِالتَّقْطِير, فَصَلَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַפְרִיד, לְפַרֵּק, ...
  10. Russian:фракционировать, проводить фракционирование, ...
  11. Ukrainian:фракціонувати, використовувати фракціонування, ...
  12. Hindi:अंशों में अलग करना, अंशों में विभाजित करना, ...
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