'Fraction' definitions:

Definition of 'fraction'

(from WordNet)
noun
A component of a mixture that has been separated by a fractional process
noun
A small part or item forming a piece of a whole
noun
The quotient of two rational numbers
verb
Perform a division; "Can you divide 49 by seven?" [syn: divide, fraction] [ant: multiply]

Definition of 'Fraction'

From: GCIDE
  • Fraction \Frac"tion\, v. t. (Chem.) To separate by means of, or to subject to, fractional distillation or crystallization; to fractionate; -- frequently used with out; as, to fraction out a certain grade of oil from pretroleum. [1913 Webster]