rarefy
verbHow many syllables in rarefy?
There are 3 syllables in the word rarefy.How to pronounce rarefy:
Definition of rarefy:
- rarefy (verb):
- weaken the consistency of (a chemical substance).
- to make or become free of impurities, esp. by heating
- to make rare, thin, porous, or less dense to expand without the addition of matter
Synonyms for rarefy:
attenuate
clarify
purify
refine
sublimate
subtilize
thin out
weaken
Antonyms for rarefy:
add
condense
develop
enlarge
extend
grow
increase
praise
raise
strengthen
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