Definitions for rarefactions

rarefactions rar·e·fac·tion

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

Rarefactions is a 12 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 16 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 1878 anagrams from letters in rarefactions (aacefinorrst).

Definitions for rarefactions

noun

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

Origin of rarefactions

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

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

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

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

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

This is precisely what is meant by rarefaction and condensation.

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

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

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

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

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

Word Value for rarefactions
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Words with friends

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