1. dividing something into smaller parts or fractions; breaking down into component pieces
Usage: British spelling; American equivalent is 'fractionalizing'; present participle form of 'fractionalise'
2. separating a mixture into its constituent parts by fractional distillation or similar chemical process
Usage: chemistry and industrial contexts; British spelling

Examples

• The company is fractionalising its operations into smaller, more manageable units.
• Fractionalising the oil into different products requires specialized equipment.
• The political party risks fractionalising its voter base by taking extreme positions.
• Scientists are fractionalising the protein sample to study its individual components.
• Fractionalising the workforce into temporary contracts has become common in modern business.
• The process of fractionalising crude oil produces gasoline, diesel, and other fuels.