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rarefy

/ˈrɛə.rɪ.faɪ/

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verb

/ˈrɛə.rɪ.faɪ/C2formal
  • ruГлагол, означающий сделать что-то менее плотным, более очищенным или более тонким, часто используемый в научном или философском контексте.

A verb meaning to make something less dense, more refined, or more subtle, often used in scientific or philosophical contexts.

  1. Lessen densityC2formalscientific

    To make something less dense or solid, especially air or a gas.

    ruРазрежать

    • The machine rarefies the air inside the chamber for the experiment.
    • High altitude naturally rarefies the atmosphere.
    • The process rarefies the gas to a near-vacuum state.

    Synonymsattenuatediffusediluteexpandthin

    Antonymscompresscondensesolidifythicken

  2. Make more refinedC2formal

    To make something more subtle, refined, or elevated in quality or character.

    ruУтончать

    • Years of study rarefied his taste in art.
    • The philosopher sought to rarefy his thoughts into pure ideas.
    • Her speech was rarefied by careful choice of words.

    Synonymselevateetherealizeexaltpurifyrefinesublimate

  3. Weaken consistencyC2formalscientific

    To reduce the consistency or concentration of a chemical substance.

    ruРазжижать

    • The chemist rarefied the solution by adding a solvent.
    • Rarefying the mixture made it easier to analyze.
    • The substance was rarefied to a more fluid state.

    Synonymsattenuatecutdilutethinwater down

    Antonymsconcentratecondensethicken

Forms
  • rarefied past participle
  • rarefied past simple
  • rarefying present participle
  • rarefies third person singular
Vocab Bloom Hub English dataset · 0.3.1

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