# fractionate

> English word · Verb · IPA /ˈfɹæk.ʃəneɪt/

## Definitions
1. To separate (a mixture) into its individual constituents by exploiting differences in some chemical or physical property, such as boiling point, particle size, solubility etc.
2. To divide a total dose of radiation into fractions.
3. To divide each plaintext symbol into several ciphertext symbols as a preliminary stage of encryption.
4. To use the technique of fractionation in hypnosis.

## Etymology
From fraction + -ate (verb-forming suffix).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/fractionate