👉 In science and chemistry, a fractionation process is an action that divides or breaks down a substance into smaller parts. It involves the addition of a solvent, such as water, to the solid or liquid material being fractionated. This process can be used for many purposes, including separation of solids from liquids, gases, or other substances.
For example, in the process of separating sugar from water, the sugar dissolves and is then separated from the water using a solvent, such as ethanol (which
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