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attenuate vs rarefy

rarefy vs attenuate

attenuate is an adjective but rarefy is not an adjective.

attenuate and rarefy both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
attenuate No Yes Yes No
rarefy No No Yes No
As verbs, attenuate and rarefy are synonyms defined as:
  • attenuate and rarefy: weaken the consistency of (a chemical substance)
attenuate (adjective) rarefy (adjective)
reduced in strength
attenuate (verb) rarefy (verb)
become weaker, in strength, value, or magnitude weaken the consistency of (a chemical substance)
weaken the consistency of (a chemical substance) make more subtle or refined
lessen the density or solidity of
Difference between attenuate and rarefy

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