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rarefy vs attenuate

attenuate vs rarefy

rarefy is not an adjective while attenuate is an adjective.

rarefy and attenuate both are verbs.

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

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