FRACTIONATING
13 letters · 4 syllables · verb
Definition of FRACTIONATING
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 FRACTIONATING in a Sentence
- "Crude oil is fractionated in a refinery to produce a number of different petroleum products."
Word Details
Is FRACTIONATING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FRACTIONATING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: FRACTIONATING uses 13 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for FRACTIONATING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | f | r | a | c | t | i | o | n | a | t | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 23 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FRACTIONATING
100 words from the letters in FRACTIONATING
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How to Use FRACTIONATING in Word Games
FRACTIONATING is worth 19 points in Scrabble and 23 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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