1. separates or divides a mixture into smaller components or fractions, typically by physical or chemical means
Usage: commonly used in chemistry, biology, and industrial processes

Examples

• The laboratory fractionates crude oil into gasoline, diesel, and other products.
• Scientists fractionate blood plasma to isolate specific proteins.
• The distillation column fractionates the liquid mixture based on boiling points.
• Centrifugation fractionates cell components by density.
• The refinery fractionates petroleum to produce different fuel grades.