noun
rarefaction
Rarefaction (noun) means a decrease in how densely packed a substance is, especially a gas or liquid.
noun
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A decrease in how densely packed a substance is, especially a gas or liquid.
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Etymology
Came from Middle French raréfaction; on the surface it can be analysed as rarefy plus -faction.
Antonyms
compaction
Related words
Rhymes for rarefaction
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of rarefaction?
"rarefaction" (noun) means a decrease in how densely packed a substance is, especially a gas or liquid.
What is the opposite of rarefaction?
The opposite of "rarefaction" is compaction.
