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Definition of Fractile
1. Noun. (statistics) The value of a distribution for which some fraction of the sample lies below. ¹
2. Adjective. Describing the quality of a sedimentary stone as it relates to the sediments to cohesively bond without fracturing. A stone with a low fractile strength lacks tensile strength and will crack or crumble under stress or pressure. ¹
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