Rarefy
Verb
Definition: To make less dense or to cause something to become less dense.
Synonyms: Attenuate, Thin out
Antonyms: Condense, Thicken
Examples:
- The chef rarefied the sauce by simmering it for hours.
- The molecules rarefied as the temperature increased.
Mnemonics:
- Remember the "R" in rarefy stands for "reducing density".
Etymology:
Origin:
From the Latin word "rarificare", meaning to make thin or rare.
Historical Usage:The term "rarefy" has been used in English since the early 1600s and has retained its meaning of reducing density.