fractionation

/ˌfrækʃəˈneɪʃən/
noun
  1. The process of separating a mixture into different parts or components.
    • The scientist explained the fractionation of air into oxygen and nitrogen.
    • Fractionation of crude oil is an important step in producing fuel.
    • Modern refineries use advanced fractionation to get more useful products from each barrel of oil.
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