fractionate

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Recent Examples of fractionate Interlune’s system cools the gas down to near absolute zero, using cryogenic distillation to fractionate the two isotopes. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026 The researchers used a single high radiation dose, whereas human treatments are usually fractionated – that is, given in smaller doses over time. New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2025 Dent corn is fractionated into its various elements (starch, protein/germ, oil and moisture). WWD, 16 Oct. 2024 The initial wave fractionated into smaller 25-foot waves, which reverberated across the fjord for over a week. Carly Miller, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024 In this relational void, where the story often feels fractionated rather than woven, the wildfire itself emerges as the book's main character. Amy Brady, Scientific American, 1 June 2023 Native uses wholesome ingredients like shea butter, tapioca starch, and fractionated coconut oil (which is less messy and absorbs more easily into your skin than regular coconut oil). Leeron Horry, Popular Science, 25 Oct. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fractionate
Verb
  • The moves toughen the environment in Brazil for giants like Google, Meta and TikTok, who have long tried to dissociate themselves with crimes online committed by users.
    ABC News, ABC News, 20 May 2026
  • This tadpole-like object is a clump of denser nebulosity that hasn't been completely photo-dissociated by the Trifid's radiation field yet.
    Keith Cooper, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The developers plan to subdivide the land into 25 lots for 20 market rate homes and five homes to be reserved as affordable for lower-income residents.
    Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 21 July 2026
  • The land is around 28 acres and would be subdivided into four separate lots for the rentals with 248 multi-family units across 11 buildings.
    Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
Verb
  • Was the discursive thread accidental, or emblematic of the two poles the AI industry is now bifurcated between?
    Anisha Sircar, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • London said the rental market is bifurcated, with older apartment complexes generally fuller than newer ones.
    Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026
Verb
  • The former president’s annual summer playlists have become a cultural event, generating a widespread discussion on social media as fans dissect his music choices and debate notable inclusions and omissions.
    Kiara Moore, The Washington Examiner, 30 July 2026
  • Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s visit to the UK was short-lived, but royal enthusiasts continue to dissect the trip.
    Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 30 July 2026
Verb
  • Pezeshkian and his camp have pushed back, portraying IRIB as dividing the country at the time of war.
    ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Later on Friday, Infantino said the plan was to strengthen such bodies, not divide world soccer.
    Dennis Romero, NBC news, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Residents are split The average home value in the neighborhood is $430,998, according to Zillow.
    Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
  • The Braves were able to split Wednesday’s doubleheader, following a 3-2 loss earlier in the afternoon.
    Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
Verb
  • The trend toward fractional trading also comes at a time when stock splits—when companies with high share prices fractionalize shares to more affordable levels—have fallen out of favor (Apple is one outlier, having split its stock several times).
    Lucinda Shen, Fortune, 2 June 2020
Verb
  • But traditional toys also showed strength, with the consumer products segment up 5%.
    Joan Verdon, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Finding out the appropriate way to segment the market, determining the right segment to target, and positioning the company in the eyes of customers will enable a company to allocate its resources effectively.
    Ezgi Eyüboğlu, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 May 2026

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“Fractionate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fractionate. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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