Meaning offractionatein English

Verb

1. to separate mixtures by chemical properties; differences
   The chemist will fractionate the mixture to isolate the desired compound.
2. to divide radiation doses into smaller parts
   The radiation therapist will fractionate the dose to minimize side effects.
3. to hypnotize using fractionation technique
   The hypnotist used fractionation to induce a trance-like state in the patient.