Fractionation
Also known as: chemical fractionation
Fractionation is a separation process in which a certain quantity of a mixture is divided during a phase transition, into a number of smaller quantities (fractions) in which the composition varies according to a gradient.
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Process of headright ownership division
Over generations, headrights were divided among heirs, leading to extreme fractionation where many individuals hold tiny, fractional interests in the original mineral estate.