Meaning offractionatesin English

Verb

1. divides plaintext into ciphertext symbols
   The encryption algorithm fractionates the message into coded symbols.
2. separates a mixture into parts; using differences in properties
   The chemist carefully fractionates the mixture to isolate the desired compound.
3. uses hypnosis technique for persuasion or influence
   The therapist uses hypnosis to fractionates her patient's subconscious mind.
4. divides or separates into distinct portions
   The laboratory equipment helps to fractionates the sample into smaller parts.