fractionise

fractionise

A mathematician uses a fractionise method to solve the equation.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To divide into fractions or small parts: "fractionise" means to break something down into smaller, fractional components, often used in mathematics, chemistry, or general contexts where a whole is separated into distinct, smaller portions.
Usage Examples
  • Verb:
    • The chemist needed to fractionise the compound to analyze its components. (To separate the substance into smaller, measurable parts.)
    • In mathematics, you can fractionise a number by expressing it as a sum of fractions. (To divide a quantity into fractional units.)
Advanced Usage

  • "to fractionise a mixture": In chemistry, this refers to separating a mixture into its constituent parts based on differences in properties like boiling point.

    • The laboratory process will fractionise the crude oil into gasoline, diesel, and other products. (To separate petroleum into its fractional components.)

  • "to fractionise a task": To break a large job into smaller, manageable steps.

    • The project manager decided to fractionise the workload among the team members. (To divide the work into smaller assignments.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Fraction (n): a numerical quantity that is not a whole number; a part of a whole.
    • He ate only a fraction of the cake. (A small part of the whole.)
  • Fractional (adj): relating to or expressed as a fraction; very small in size.
    • The fractional increase in temperature was barely noticeable. (A very small increase.)
  • Fractionalize (v): a synonym of "fractionise", meaning to divide into fractions.
    • The company plans to fractionalize its ownership into shares. (To break ownership into smaller units.)
Synonyms
  • Fragment: to break or cause to break into small, separate parts.
  • Subdivide: to divide something that has already been divided into smaller parts.
  • Segment: to divide something into separate parts or sections.
Phrasal Verbs
  • Break down: to separate into more basic components.
    • The enzyme helps to break down proteins into amino acids. (To fractionise complex molecules.)
Related Idioms
  • Divide and conquer: a strategy of breaking a larger problem or group into smaller parts to manage or overcome it.
    • The manager used a divide and conquer approach to fractionise the project. (To split the work for easier handling.)