rarefaction (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 11
def a decrease in the density of something
examples a sound wave causes periodic rarefactions in its medium
Outgoing links
Hypernym concentration
Derivationally related form rarefaction → rarefy; rarefaction → rarefy
Incoming links
Hyponym concentration
Derivationally related form rarefy → rarefaction; rarefy → rarefaction

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