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fractional distillation (n)
fractionation of a liquid by distillation
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fractionation of a liquid by distillation
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Fractional distillation is a separation technique used to separate liquids with different boiling points.
The fractional distillation process involves vaporizing a liquid mixture and condensing the vapors at different temperatures.
In fractional distillation, the vapors rise up a fractionating column and are condensed at specific temperatures.
The fractionating column contains packing materials that provide a large surface area for condensation and re-evaporation.