FRACTIONATED
12 letters · 4 syllables · verb
Definition of FRACTIONATED
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 FRACTIONATED in a Sentence
- "Crude oil is fractionated in a refinery to produce a number of different petroleum products."
Word Details
Is FRACTIONATED a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FRACTIONATED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: FRACTIONATED uses 12 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for FRACTIONATED
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | f | r | a | c | t | i | o | n | a | t | e | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FRACTIONATED
100 words from the letters in FRACTIONATED
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How to Use FRACTIONATED in Word Games
FRACTIONATED is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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