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Grammar : Noun
Spell : rair-uh-fak-shuh n
Phonetic Transcription : ˌrɛər əˈfæk ʃən



Definition of rarefaction

Origin :
  • c.1600, from Middle French raréfaction or directly from Medieval Latin rarefactionem (nominative rarefactio), noun of action from past participle stem of Latin rarefacere (see rarefy). Used chiefly in reference to gasses.
  • As in purification : noun freeing, cleansing
  • As in refinement : noun cleansing
  • As in vacuum : noun emptiness
  • As in lustration : noun purification
Example sentences :
  • Rarefaction and condensation by instruments were also tried, but in vain.
  • Extract from : « Experiments and Observations on Different Kinds of Air » by Joseph Priestley
  • Also, rarefaction by the air-pump does not injure air in the least degree.
  • Extract from : « Experiments and Observations on Different Kinds of Air » by Joseph Priestley
  • With these pumps a higher degree of rarefaction can be obtained.
  • Extract from : « Physics » by Willis Eugene Tower
  • Waves: transverse, longitudinal; wave length, condensation, rarefaction.
  • Extract from : « Physics » by Willis Eugene Tower
  • Indicate the parts of the curve that correspond to a condensation and to a rarefaction.
  • Extract from : « Physics » by Willis Eugene Tower
  • He said that things are produced from air by rarefaction and condensation.
  • Extract from : « Studies in Logical Theory » by John Dewey
  • The rarefaction of the air and the scanty pasturage were the worst troubles.
  • Extract from : « Trans-Himalaya, Vol. 1 (of 2) » by Sven Hedin
  • This is precisely what is meant by rarefaction and condensation.
  • Extract from : « A Critical History of Greek Philosophy » by W. T. Stace
  • My ears also ached exceedingly in consequence of the rarefaction of the atmosphere.
  • Extract from : « From the Oak to the Olive » by Julia Ward Howe
  • He tries the rarefaction of air, but finds the effect insensible.
  • Extract from : « Faraday As A Discoverer » by John Tyndall

Synonyms for rarefaction

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