Definitions for rarefy

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rarefy rar·e·fy

Spelling: [rair-uh-fahy]

IPA: /ˈrɛər əˌfaɪ/

Rarefy is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 75 anagrams from letters in rarefy (aefrry).

Definitions for rarefy

verb (used with object)

1. to make rare or rarer; make less dense:
2. to make more refined, spiritual, or exalted.

verb (used without object)

1. to become rare or less dense; become thinned:

Origin of rarefy

1350-1400; Middle English rarefien Middle French rarefier Latin rārēfacere, equivalent to rārē-, combining form of rārus rare¹ (for expected rāri-; orig. o

Examples for rarefy

Would an atmosphere perfumed by these Eastern woods clarify and rarefy our denser Occidental minds?

The rarefy of the atmosphere continued to affect the wood-work of the wagons, and the wheels were incessantly falling to pieces.

But if warm dry winds blow upon the clouds, they rarefy the vapour to a greater degree, and temporarily disperse the clouds.

But as such means are not at disposal, it becomes necessary to place the terminal in the bulb and rarefy the air in the same.

But extend this vapour, rarefy it; from so narrow a room as our natural bodies, to any politic body, to a state.

The air consequently was damp and gross, for want of stronger rays to open and rarefy it.

But as such means are not at disposal, it becomes necessary to place the terminal in a bulb and rarefy the air in the same.