Rarefact
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Rarefact is a verb meaning (ambitransitive) To reduce in density.
Meaning
(ambitransitive) To reduce in density.
Example Sentences
As the ultrasound wave compresses and rarefacts through the medium, it causes microbubbles in the tissue to contract and expand.
Word Forms
- rarefacts
- rarefacting
- rarefacted
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rarefy, rarify, attenuate, reduct, subtiliate, reduce.
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