Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rarefy
verb
/ˈrɛərɪfaɪ/
Definition
to make rarer or less dense; to reduce the density of a substance.
Examples
- The scientist sought to rarefy the gas to study its behavior at varying pressures.
- With each passing year, the number of rare books in circulation tends to rarefy, making them more valuable.
- In high-altitude environments, the air begins to rarefy, making breathing more difficult.
Meaning
The term ‘rarefy’ refers to the process of making something less dense or more uncommon. It often describes things becoming thinner or more refined, such as air at high altitudes or less common ideas in discussion.
Synonyms
- thin
- loosen
- attenuate
- dilute
- refine
