adjective
- divided or separated into fractions or component parts
Usage: often used in scientific and technical contexts
verb
- separated or divided into fractions or smaller parts; subjected to fractional distillation or separation
Usage: chemistry/technical; past tense and past participle of fractionate
Examples
- The crude oil was fractionated into different products such as gasoline, diesel, and kerosene.
- Fractionated coconut oil is commonly used in cosmetics and skincare products.
- The scientist fractionated the protein mixture to isolate individual components.
- Fractionated blood plasma can be used to treat various medical conditions.
- The mixture was fractionated through distillation to separate its components by boiling point.
- Fractionated samples were analyzed using chromatography.