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- [rair-uh-fak-shuh n]
- /ˌrɛər əˈfæk ʃən/
- /rɛərɪˈfækʃn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [rair-uh-fak-shuh n]
- /ˌrɛər əˈfæk ʃən/
Definitions of rarefaction word
- noun rarefaction the act or process of rarefying. 1
- noun rarefaction the state of being rarefied. 1
- noun rarefaction the act or process of making less dense or the state of being less dense 0
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Origin of rarefaction
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < Medieval Latin rārēfactiōn- (stem of rārēfactiō), equivalent to Latin rārēfact(us) (past participle of rārēfacere; see rarefy) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Rarefaction
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rarefaction popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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rarefaction usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for rarefaction
noun rarefaction
- disinfection — to cleanse (rooms, wounds, clothing, etc.) of infection; destroy disease germs in.
- free space — unused memory or storage
- lavation — the process of washing.
- lustration — to purify by a propitiatory offering or other ceremonial method.
- bathing — swimming
Antonyms for rarefaction
noun rarefaction
- dirtying — Present participle of dirty.
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