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fraction

CEFR: B2

A numerical ratio or small division of a whole; or a specific chemical component separated by distillation.

Synonyms

proportion
distillate
percentage

Common Collocations

fraction of the cost
tiny fraction
fraction of a second

Example Sentence

Only a small fraction of candidate pharmaceutical molecules successfully advance from preclinical trials to market approval.

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