fractionates

Definition

To separate a mixture or a substance into different components or parts based on differences in their physical or chemical properties.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'fractio', meaning 'a breaking', the term was originally used in chemistry to describe the process of separating a mixture into distinct fractions.

In the news

In this article, the technology fractionates agricultural co-products by separating specific components like protein from fiber, allowing processors to upgrade low-value materials into nutrient-dense feed ingredients.

Dry electrostatic separation opens new opportunities for plant proteins in aquafeeds

Aquafeed.com

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