Definitions for rarefaction

rarefaction rar·e·fac·tion

Spelling: [rair-uh-fak-shuh n]
IPA: /ˌrɛər əˈfæk ʃən/

Rarefaction is a 11 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 16 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 913 anagrams from letters in rarefaction (aacefinorrt).

Definitions for rarefaction

noun

  1. the act or process of rarefying.
  2. the state of being rarefied.

Origin of rarefaction

1595-1605; Medieval Latin rārēfactiōn- (stem of rārēfactiō), equivalent to Latin rārēfact(us) (past participle of rārēfacere; see rarefy) + -iōn- Examples for rarefaction

Also, rarefaction by the air-pump does not injure air in the least degree.

Indicate the parts of the curve that correspond to a condensation and to a rarefaction.

rarefaction and condensation by instruments were also tried, but in vain.

My ears also ached exceedingly in consequence of the rarefaction of the atmosphere.

The rarefaction of the air and the scanty pasturage were the worst troubles.

He said that things are produced from air by rarefaction and condensation.

With these pumps a higher degree of rarefaction can be obtained.

Waves: transverse, longitudinal; wave length, condensation, rarefaction.

This is precisely what is meant by rarefaction and condensation.

He tries the rarefaction of air, but finds the effect insensible.

Word Value for rarefaction
Scrable

16

Words with friends

18

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