fractionation Meaning & Definition
What Does Fractionation Mean?
Fractionation is a noun that means A separation process in which a certain quantity of a mixture is divided up into smaller quantities (fractions) in which the composition changes according to a gradient; an instance of this process. It can also mean The division of a total dose of radiation into fractions.
Fractionation in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | fractional process |
| Plural | fractionations |
Fractionation Definition (Noun)
- A separation process in which a certain quantity of a mixture is divided up into smaller quantities (fractions) in which the composition changes according to a gradient; an instance of this process.
Methane is separated from other hydrocarbons in a gas fractionation plant.
- The division of a total dose of radiation into fractions.
- A preliminary stage of encryption that divides each plaintext symbol into several ciphertext symbols.
- A form of hypnosis where the patient is made to enter and leave a trance state many times in quick succession.
- A policy in United States law of dividing communal Native American land into lots by person, which are then subdivided by any heirs to the land.
Synonyms of Fractionation
Fractionation in a Sentence
Methane is separated from other hydrocarbons in a gas fractionation plant.
After several fractionations, we had a usable product.
Word Forms & Grammar
fractionation (countable and uncountable, plural fractionations)
Origin of Fractionation
By surface analysis, fraction + -ation, or, by surface analysis, fractionate + -ion.
Frequently Asked Questions About Fractionation
What part of speech is fractionation?
Fractionation is a noun.
What is another word for fractionation?
You can replace fractionation with words such as fractional process. See the full list of fractionation synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of fractionation?
The plural of fractionation is fractionations.