fractionate

Meaning

1. 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.
2. To divide a total dose of radiation into fractions.
3. To divide each plaintext symbol into several ciphertext symbols as a preliminary stage of encryption.
4. To use the technique of fractionation in hypnosis.

Synonyms

divide

assort

break

classification

classify

claw

destroy

fractional

gradation

grade

grading

graduated

🎓

hierarchical

rip

sectional

segregate

separate

sort out

stepped

tear

scale of wind-force

assortment

Translations

fractionner

frazionare

dividir

dividieren

fraccionar

fraccionar

zerstückeln

teilen

zerteilen

fraktionieren

zerstören

zerreißen

aussortieren

جزا

sortieren

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈfɹæk.ʃəneɪt/

Etymology

From fraction + -ate (verb-forming suffix).