gradate

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verb

To change imperceptibly from one gradation of tone etc. to another.

“to gradate a saline solution”

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Meanings

verbgradate (third-person singular simple present gradates, present participle gradating, simple past and past participle gradated)

present singular third person gradates · participle present gradating · participle past gradated · past gradated

  1. ambitransitiveTo change imperceptibly from one gradation of tone etc. to another.
  2. transitiveTo arrange in order of grades.
  3. transitivechemistryTo bring to a certain strength or grade of concentration.

    to gradate a saline solution

Origin

Back-formation from gradation.

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APA

gradate. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gradate

MLA

“gradate.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gradate. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “gradate,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gradate.

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