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Rarefying: meaning, definitions and examples

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rarefying

 

[ rɛəˈfɑɪɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

scientific process

Rarefying refers to the process of making something less dense or more rarefied. In scientific terms, it is often used in the context of gases, where a substance is reduced in density, often due to changes in temperature or pressure. This term can also apply to situations where a material or substance is diluted or spread out, thus becoming less concentrated. Rarefying can also imply an elevation or purification of a concept or idea, leading to a more refined state.

Synonyms

diluting, distilling, purifying, thinning.

Examples of usage

  • The scientist was rarefying the gas in the lab.
  • The atmosphere becomes rarefied at higher altitudes.
  • They are rarefying the mixture to enhance its properties.

Translations

Translations of the word "rarefying" in other languages:

🇵🇹 rarefazendo

🇮🇳 दुर्लभ करना

🇩🇪 verdünnend

🇮🇩 mengurangi kepadatan

🇺🇦 розрідження

🇵🇱 rozrzedzanie

🇯🇵 希薄化する

🇫🇷 raréfaction

🇪🇸 rarefacción

🇹🇷 seyrekleştirme

🇰🇷 희박하게 하다

🇸🇦 تخفيف

🇨🇿 zředění

🇸🇰 riedenie

🇨🇳 稀释

🇸🇮 redčenje

🇮🇸 þynning

🇰🇿 жұқару

🇬🇪 გაფანტვა

🇦🇿 seyrəkleşdirmək

🇲🇽 rarefacción

Etymology

The word 'rarefy' comes from the Latin word 'rarefacere', which is a combination of 'rarus' meaning 'rare' and 'facere' meaning 'to make or do'. The term was first used in early Middle English, around the 14th century, as a way to describe the process of making something less dense or more rare. Over the years, it has evolved to include a broader context, such as the refinement of air or ideas. Rarefication has found application in various fields including physics, chemistry, and even philosophical discourse, where it implies stripping away the superfluous to reveal an essential quality.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,273, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.