What does fractionated mean?

"Definition: Fractionated oils are are heated, then cooled. This process separates the oil into different fraction. The fractions with the higher melting points are thicker at room temperature and are sometimes used as an ingredient in chocolate coatings to keep them from melting at room temperature."

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1. Fractionation @ Wikipedia
2. What is Fractionated Coconut Oil?
3. DRY FRACTIONATION @ Lipid Library
4. Fractionated Coconut Oil @ Organic Facts
5. Tropical Oils: What's Healthy? What's Not?  @ Dr.Well
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