(chemistry) 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.

present participle of fraction

simple past tense and past participle of fraction

separated into fractions by fractionation; fractionated

In a fractional manner

plural of fractionalization

To separate into fractions

The process of separating into fractions.

Able to be fractioned

present participle of fractionize