HyperDic: concentration

English > 7 senses of the word concentration:
NOUNattributeconcentrationthe strength of a solution
attributeconcentration, density, denseness, tightness, compactnessthe spatial property of being crowded together
actconcentrationstrengthening the concentration (as of a solute in a mixture) by removing diluting material
eventconcentrationincrease / increase / increase in density / density
cognitionconcentration, engrossment, absorption, immersioncomplete attention
actconcentrationbringing together military forces
attributeconcentration, assiduity, assiduousnessgreat and constant diligence and attention
concentration > pronunciation
Soundskaa.nsahntrey'shahn
RhymesAachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn...
English > concentration: 7 senses > noun 1, attribute
MeaningThe strength of a solution; number of molecules of a substance in a given volume.
Narrowerhydrogen ion concentrationThe number of moles of hydrogen ions per cubic decimeter
molality, molal concentrationconcentration measured by the number of moles of solute per kilogram of solvent
molarity, molar concentration, Mconcentration measured by the number of moles of solute per liter of solution
titer, titreThe concentration of a solution as determined by titration
BroaderpropertyA basic or essential attribute shared by all members of a class
Spanishconcentración
Catalanconcentració
Verbsconcentratemake denser, stronger, or purer
English > concentration: 7 senses > noun 2, attribute
MeaningThe spatial property of being crowded together.
Synonymsdensity, denseness, tightness, compactness
Broaderspacing, spatial arrangementThe property possessed by an array of things that have space between them
Oppositedistribution, dispersionThe spatial or geographic property of being scattered about over a range, area, or volume
Spanishconcentración, densidad
Catalanconcentració, densitat
Verbsconcentratedraw together or meet in one common center
English > concentration: 7 senses > noun 3, act
Meaningstrengthening the concentration (as of a solute in a mixture) by removing diluting material.
NarrowerpervaporationThe concentration of a colloidal solution whose colloid will not pass through a semipermeable membrane
BroaderstrengtheningThe act of increasing the strength of something
Oppositedilutionweakening (reducing the concentration) by the addition of water or a thinner
Spanishconcentración
Catalanconcentració
Verbsconcentratecook until very little liquid / liquid is left
concentratemake denser, stronger, or purer
concentratebe cooked until very little liquid / liquid is left
concentratemake more concise
concentratecompress or concentrate
English > concentration: 7 senses > noun 4, event
Meaningincrease / increase / increase in density / density.
Narrowercompaction, compression, concretion, densificationAn increase / increase in the density / density of something
rarefactionA decrease in the density / density of something
BroaderincreaseA change resulting in an increase / increase
Spanishconcentración
Catalanconcentració
Verbsconcentratecook until very little liquid / liquid is left
concentratemake denser, stronger, or purer
concentratebe cooked until very little liquid / liquid is left
English > concentration: 7 senses > noun 5, cognition
Meaningcomplete attention; intense mental effort.
Synonymsengrossment, absorption, immersion
Narrowerfocus, focusing, focussing, focal point, direction, centeringThe concentration of attention or energy on something
specialismThe concentration of your efforts on a particular field of study or occupation
studyA state of deep mental absorption
BroaderattentionThe faculty or power of mental concentration
Spanishconcentración
Catalanconcentració
Verbsconcentratedirect one's attention on something
English > concentration: 7 senses > noun 6, act
Meaningbringing together military forces.
Broaderassembly, assemblage, gatheringThe social act of assembling
Spanishconcentración
Catalanconcentració
Verbsconcentratedraw together or meet in one common center
English > concentration: 7 senses > noun 7, attribute
MeaningGreat and constant diligence and attention.
Synonymsassiduity, assiduousness
Narrowerintentness, engrossmentThe quality of being intent and concentrated
singlenessThe quality of concentrating on one central objective
Broaderdiligence, industriousness, industrypersevering determination to perform a task
Spanishaplicación, asiduidad, concentración, constancia, dedicación, entrega, esmero
Catalanaplicació, assiduïtat, concentració, constància, dedicació, entrega
Verbsconcentratedirect one's attention on something

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