FRACTION
Frac"tion, v. t. (Chem.)
Defn: To separate by means of, or to subject to, fractional distillation or crystallization; to fractionate; — frequently used with out; as, to fraction out a certain grade of oil from pretroleum.
FRACTIONAL
Frac"tion*al, a.
1. Of or pertaining to fractions or a fraction; constituting a fraction; as, fractional numbers.
2. Relatively small; inconsiderable; insignificant; as, a fractional part of the population. Fractional crystallization (Chem.), a process of gradual and approximate purification and separation, by means of repeated solution and crystallization therefrom. — Fractional currency, small coin, or paper notes, in circulation, of less value than the monetary unit. — Fractional distillation (Chem.), a process of distillation so conducted that a mixture of liquids, differing considerably from each other in their boiling points, can be separated into its constituents.
FRACTIONALLY
Frac"tion*al*ly, adv.
Defn: By fractions or separate portions; as, to distill a liquid fractionally, that is, so as to separate different portions.
FRACTIONARY
Frac"tion*a*ry, a.
Defn: Fractional. [Obs.]
FRACTIONATE
Frac"tion*ate, v. t.