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Definition of Rarefy
1. Verb. Lessen the density or solidity of. "The bones are rarefied"
2. Verb. Make more subtle or refined.
3. Verb. Weaken the consistency of (a chemical substance).
Exact synonyms: Attenuate
Category relationships: Chemical Science, Chemistry
Generic synonyms: Weaken
Derivative terms: Attenuation, Rarefaction
Category relationships: Chemical Science, Chemistry
Generic synonyms: Weaken
Derivative terms: Attenuation, Rarefaction
Definition of Rarefy
1. v. t. To make rare, thin, porous, or less dense; to expand or enlarge without adding any new portion of matter to; -- opposed to condense.
2. v. i. To become less dense; to become thin and porous.
Definition of Rarefy
1. to make less dense [v -EFIED, -EFYING, -EFIES]
Medical Definition of Rarefy
1. To become light or less dense. (05 Mar 2000)