1. divided into fractions or separate parts; broken into smaller units
Usage: often used in scientific and technical contexts

1. past tense and past participle of 'fraction': to divide into fractions or separate into parts
Usage: chemistry: to separate a mixture into components by fractional distillation or similar process

Examples

• The crude oil was fractioned into gasoline, diesel, and kerosene through distillation.
• The fractioned samples were analyzed separately in the laboratory.
• The company fractioned its operations into regional divisions.
• Fractioned voting allowed different groups to have proportional representation.
• The fractioned approach to the problem made it easier to solve each part independently.