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Fractional Distillation

see synonyms of fractional distillation

Noun

1. fractional distillation

fractionation of a liquid by distillation

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Fractional Distillation

see synonyms of fractional distillation
noun
1. 
the process of separating the constituents of a liquid mixture by heating it and condensing separately the components according to their different boiling points
2. 
a distillation in which the vapour is brought into contact with a countercurrent of condensed liquid to increase the purity of the final products

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Fractional Distillation

see synonyms of fractional distillation
n.
Distillation to separate volatile chemical substances in which the products are collected in a series of separate fractions, each with a higher boiling point than the previous fraction.

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