rarefy — to make or become thin, less dense, or less concentrated
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make or become thin, less dense, or less concentrated
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrɛrəˌfaɪ/
Korean meaning: 희박하게 하다, 밀도를 낮추다
Korean pronunciation: **레**어러파이
Example Sentences
- The mountain climber's breathing became difficult as the air began to rarefy at 8,000 meters.
- The professor's rarefied vocabulary made even simple concepts sound impossibly complex.
- She lived in the rarefied world of high fashion, where a simple handbag costs more than most cars.
rarefy
VERB//ˈrɛrəˌfaɪ//
to make or become thin, less dense, or less concentrated
The chef rarefies thick cream into light, airy whipped foam
Rarefy to purify, clarify with care!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'rarефacere', combining 'rarus' (thin, sparse) and 'facere' (to make). The word entered English through French 'rarefier' in the 17th century.
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📝Examples
“The mountain climber's breathing became difficult as the air began to rarefy at 8,000 meters.”
“The professor's rarefied vocabulary made even simple concepts sound impossibly complex.”
“She lived in the rarefied world of high fashion, where a simple handbag costs more than most cars.”
“Heat causes gases to expand and rarefy.”
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