1. Plural of fractionator; devices or systems that separate a mixture into its component parts or fractions, typically through distillation or similar processes.
Usage: technical; commonly used in petroleum refining, chemistry, and industrial processing

Examples

• The refinery uses multiple fractionators to separate crude oil into gasoline, diesel, and other products.
• Industrial fractionators operate continuously to maintain consistent product quality.
• Modern fractionators employ advanced temperature and pressure controls for efficient separation.
• The chemical plant installed new fractionators to increase production capacity.
• Engineers designed the fractionators to handle high-volume processing with minimal energy loss.