fractionation

American  

[frak-shuh-ney-shuhn] / ˌfræk ʃəˈneɪ ʃən /

noun

1. the act or process of fractionating.

2. the state of being fractionated.

3. Military. the division of a missile's payload into several warheads.

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fractionation Scientific  

/ frăk′shə-nā′shən /

1. The separation of a chemical compound into components by fractional crystallization or fractional distillation.

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Etymology

Origin of fractionation

First recorded in 1925–30; fractionate + -ion

Example Sentences

To overcome the lignin hurdle, Cai invented CELF, which stands for co-solvent enhanced lignocellulosic fractionation.

From Science Daily • Feb. 7, 2024

“As a result, that kind of fractionation really doesn’t help you understand either the level of investment very directly, or the impact,” Wayburn said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2024

During the quarter, the company saw operational records for natural gas pipeline volumes and natural gas liquids fractionation volumes.

From Reuters • Aug. 1, 2023

The detailed proposal, obtained by the AP, sought $51.6 million to build a plasma fractionation facility in Atlanta or Raleigh, North Carolina.

From Washington Times • Nov. 1, 2020

This is purified by fractionation in iron stills and distillation over caustic soda.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 5 "Clervaux" to "Cockade" by Various