Meaning of FRACTIONATION

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WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  separation into portions [n]  a process that uses heat to separate a substance into its components
	Synonyms:		fractional process
	See Also:		action, activity, destructive distillation, division, fractional distillation, natural action, natural process
Medical Dictionary
	Definition:		Dividing the total dose of radiation therapy into several smaller, equal doses delivered over a period of several days.
Biology Dictionary
	Definition:		Any laboratory method which is used to separate the components of a mixture. For example, fractional condensation, distillation, electrophoresis, or gel filtration.