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Definition of fractional distillation in English: fractional distillationnoun mass nounChemistry Separation of a liquid mixture into fractions differing in boiling point (and hence chemical composition) by means of distillation, typically using a fractionating column. Example sentencesExamples - This mixture (an azeotrope) is produced by fractional distillation and it is known as rectified spirit.
- The liquids in a mixture such as this can be separated by fractional distillation.
- However, in broad terms, petroleum can be divided into six fractions obtained from fractional distillation of the crude oil.
- Historically acetone was prepared by the destructive distillation of wood, followed by fractional distillation of the product.
- Oil refining separates the various fractions of petroleum by a process called fractional distillation and takes place in a large plant called a refinery.
Definition of fractional distillation in US English: fractional distillationnounˈfrækʃənl Chemistry Separation of a liquid mixture into fractions differing in boiling point (and hence chemical composition) by means of distillation, typically using a fractionating column. Example sentencesExamples - This mixture (an azeotrope) is produced by fractional distillation and it is known as rectified spirit.
- Historically acetone was prepared by the destructive distillation of wood, followed by fractional distillation of the product.
- However, in broad terms, petroleum can be divided into six fractions obtained from fractional distillation of the crude oil.
- The liquids in a mixture such as this can be separated by fractional distillation.
- Oil refining separates the various fractions of petroleum by a process called fractional distillation and takes place in a large plant called a refinery.
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