fractionation

noun

Definition of fractionationnext
as in dissolution
the act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces originally conceived as one novel, The Lord of the Rings underwent a fractionation into a trilogy when its publisher feared it was too massive to sell as a single volume

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  1. dissolution
  2. split
  3. breakup
  4. partition
  5. separation
  6. division
Noun
  • The filing also details the dissolution of its subsidiary, Specialty Renal Products, Inc., and the assignment of its remaining assets to Nephros.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • For the last two years, Jeff Smith’s Starboard has been mounting a campaign at the media conglomerate, seeking both the dissolution of the dual-class structure that gives the Murdoch family outsize control and for the company to split off its highly valuable online real estate business.
    Rohan Goswami, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of dissolution
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  • While delivered with a smile, the question was deadly serious in a congressional district with such an even partisan split that anything could happen to knock the future incumbent off kilter two years from now, as just happened to Democratic first-term Rep. Yadira Caraveo.
    John Aguilar, The Denver Post, 12 Nov. 2024
  • The Paragon was one of few splits reliable enough to navigate through the garbage with a semblance of grace, all while encouraging riders to throw little spins, ride switch, and pop off rock-hard pillows without too much concern for landing stability.
    Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
Definition of split
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  • The time of breakup is considered the end of winter and the beginning of spring, and avid bettors use all kinds of homespun algorithms to predict the time of breakup, incorporating such data as annual snowfall, temperature patterns, and even train schedules.
    Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 7 Nov. 2024
  • For example, there are several breakups in When Harry Met Sally.
    David Chiu, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of breakup
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  • Situated on an upper floor of a 112-year-old building designed by late local architect Josué-George Bloch, the unit had been renovated into a low-cost office space replete with carpet tiles, PVC ceiling panels, and cheap partitions that created a choppy, confusing layout.
    Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2024
  • The large removable partition keeps driver and passengers isolated and protected from any tools or gear being stored in the load area, but also flips on its side to create a bed platform.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2024
Definition of partition
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  • The former couple's separation will be addressed on season 14 of RHOBH, which begins airing on Nov. 19.
    McKinley Franklin, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Likewise, Juba, played by Djimon Hounsou, is a Nubian hunter also turned gladiator, whose calm loyalty and faith despite his separation from his family is a fascinating counterpoint to Maximus’ desire for vengeance.
    Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of separation
Noun
  • The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Philadelphia Eagles are both 8-2 and riding long winning streaks after beating top division rivals Baltimore and Washington, respectively, the last time out.
    Jack Magruder, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Custom mugs seem especially popular; at least one publishing company, Avid Reader (a division of Simon & Schuster), offers a Publishers Marketplace–screengrab mug as part of its new-author welcome package.
    Jordan Michelman, The Atlantic, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of division
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“Fractionation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fractionation. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.

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