fraction
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(noun) a small piece or item forming part of a whole |
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Related Words: part, portion |
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(noun) the quotient of two rational numbers |
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Related Words: common fraction, complex fraction, compound fraction, continued fraction, fixed-point part, improper fraction, mantissa, proper fraction, rational number, simple fraction |
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(noun) a component of a mixture that has been separated by a fractional process |
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Related Words: chemical, gamma globulin, human gamma globulin |
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(verb) perform a division; "Can you divide 49 by seven?" |
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Synonyms: divide |
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Related Words: calculate, cipher, compute, cypher, figure, halve, quarter, reckon |
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