Definition of Fractionate
Fractionate
frac·tion·ate


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(verb)
To separate or divide into fractions or distinct parts.

e.g. The chemist will fractionate the mixture to isolate the desired compound.

(verb)
to separate the components of a mixture by the process of fractional distillation, which takes advantage of the different boiling points of the components;

e.g. When you fractionate the contents of the beaker, the alcohol will evaporate off, leaving the required product behind.



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