Etymology

rarefact

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Today it means: To reduce in density. Full definition →

Middle French raréfaction
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  1. Middle French · derived fromraréfaction
  2. English todayrarefact

From Middle French raréfaction.

Words from the same roots

Middle Frenchraréfaction all →

rarefaction

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