FRACTIONATE
11 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of FRACTIONATE
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.
"Crude oil is fractionated in a refinery to produce a number of different petroleum products."
To divide each plaintext symbol into several ciphertext symbols as a preliminary stage of encryption.
To use the technique of fractionation in hypnosis.
Examples of FRACTIONATE in a Sentence
- "Crude oil is fractionated in a refinery to produce a number of different petroleum products."
Word Details
Is FRACTIONATE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FRACTIONATE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: FRACTIONATE uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for FRACTIONATE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | f | r | a | c | t | i | o | n | a | t | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FRACTIONATE
100 words from the letters in FRACTIONATE
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How to Use FRACTIONATE in Word Games
FRACTIONATE is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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