fractional : Idioms & Phrases


Fractional crystallization

  • (Chem.), a process of gradual and approximate purification and separation, by means of repeated solution and crystallization therefrom.
Webster 1913

Fractional currency

  • noun paper currency in denominations less than the basic monetary unit
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  • small coin, or paper notes, in circulation, of less value than the monetary unit.
Webster 1913

Fractional distillation

  • noun fractionation of a liquid by distillation
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  • (Chem.), a process of distillation so conducted that a mixture of liquids, differing considerably from each other in their boiling points, can be separated into its constituents.
Webster 1913

fractional monetary unit

  • noun a monetary unit that is valued at a fraction (usually one hundredth) of the basic monetary unit
    subunit.
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fractional process

  • noun a process that uses heat to separate a substance into its components
    fractionation.
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