Definition of Rarefy

1. Verb. Lessen the density or solidity of. "The bones are rarefied"

Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Derivative terms: Rarefaction

2. Verb. Make more subtle or refined.
Exact synonyms: Sublimate, Subtilize
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify

3. Verb. Weaken the consistency of (a chemical substance).
Exact synonyms: Attenuate
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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Rarefy

rare-earth element
rare-earth screen
rarebit
rarebits
rared
raree-show
rarefaction
rarefaction
rarefactional
rarefactions
rarefied
rarefier
rarefiers
rarefies
rarefy (current term)
rarefy (current term)
rarefying
rarely
rareness
rarenesses
rarer
rareripe
rareripe
rareripes
rares
rarest
rare bird
rare earth
rare earths
rare earth elements

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