fractionation

English

noun
Definitions
  • (chemistry) A separation process in which a certain quantity of a mixture is divided up into smaller quantities (fractions) in which the composition changes according to a gradient.
  • (cryptography) A preliminary stage of encryption that divides each plaintext symbol into several ciphertext symbols.
  • A form of hypnosis where the patient is made to enter and leave a trance state many times in quick succession.

Etymology

Suffix from English fraction (act of breaking, discord).

Origin

English

fraction

Gloss

act of breaking, discord

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