Fractioning

/ˈfrækʃənɪŋ/ verb (present participle)

Definition

the act of dividing or breaking something into fractions; an alternative present participle form emphasizing division into parts.

Etymology

From fraction treated as a verb + -ing suffix. This form treats 'fraction' directly as a verb rather than using the more formal 'fractionate' verb form.

Kelly Says

In older geological and mining texts, 'fractioning' describes how rock layers break apart naturally—a reminder that fractionating isn't just a laboratory process but something nature does constantly.

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