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fractionation

/fræk.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does fractionation mean?

noun

The process of separating a mixture into its component parts, or the state of being divided into parts. In chemistry, it is a process used to separate a mixture of two or more substances based on differences in their physical properties.

Example

"The chemist used fractionation to separate the mixture of water and oil, resulting in two distinct liquids."

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