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rarefying
UK
/ˈrɛə.rɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈrɛr.ə.faɪ.ɪŋ/
Translations
Gerund; uncountable noun denoting the act or process of making something less dense.
The rarefying of the atmosphere at high altitudes affects breathing.
La raréfaction de l'atmosphère en haute altitude affecte la respiration.
The rarefying gas expanded rapidly within the chamber.
Le gaz raréfiant a rapidement augmenté de volume dans la chambre.
Definitions
The rarefying of the atmosphere at high altitudes affects breathing.
The rarefying gas expanded rapidly within the chamber.
The air rarefies as you climb higher up the mountain.
The poet's experiences rarefied his understanding of human emotions.