concentrated

/'kɔnsentreitid/

Thân thiện

The scientist prepared a concentrated solution in the lab.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Having a high density of a substance within a mixture or solution: Refers to a liquid or mixture where the amount of a particular substance is high relative to the amount of solvent, often as a result of removing water or other diluting agents.
   • Intensely focused or directed: Describes effort, attention, or energy that is gathered and applied with great intensity towards a single point or purpose.
   • (Of a solution) being the most concentrated possible under given conditions; saturated: Specifically in chemistry, describes a solution that contains the maximum amount of solute that can be dissolved at a given temperature and pressure.
   • (Of light or other energy) not diffused; coming from a narrow source: Describes rays that are parallel and intense, not scattered.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The recipe calls for concentrated orange juice, which you must dilute with water. (Describing a liquid with a high density of flavor/solute).
  • Her concentrated effort over several months finally resulted in a breakthrough. (Describing intensely focused effort).
  • This is a concentrated solution of salt; no more will dissolve. (Describing a saturated chemical solution).
  • The surgeon worked under a beam of concentrated light. (Describing undiffused, intense light).

Advanced Usage

• "Concentrated fire": In military terminology, this refers to gunfire directed intensely at a single target or small area.
  • The battalion used concentrated fire to breach the enemy's defenses.
• "Concentrated study": Refers to a period of intense, focused, and uninterrupted learning or research.
  • She passed the exam after a week of concentrated study.

Variants and Related Words

• Concentrate (verb): To focus all one's attention or mental effort; to make a substance more concentrated.
  • You need to concentrate on your work.
• Concentration (noun): The action or power of focusing one's attention or mental effort; the amount of a particular substance in a solution.
  • This task requires deep concentration.
• Concentrically (adverb): In a manner that has a common center.
  • The rings were arranged concentrically.

Synonyms

• Intense: Of extreme force, degree, or strength.
• Focused: Directing a great deal of attention, interest, or activity towards a particular aim.
• Undiluted: Not diluted; pure and concentrated.
• Condensed: Made denser or more concise; having water removed.

Antonyms

• Diluted: Made weaker by adding water or another solvent.
• Diffuse: Spread out over a large area; not concentrated.
• Distracted: Unable to concentrate because one's mind is preoccupied.

Related Phrases

• Concentrated effort: A collective and intense attempt by a group to achieve something.
  • The project's success was due to the concentrated effort of the entire team.
• Concentrated form: The state of a substance before it is mixed or diluted for use.
  • This cleaner is sold in a concentrated form.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. being the most concentrated solution possible at a given temperature; unable to dissolve still more of a substance
   • a saturated solution
2. (of light) transmitted directly from a pointed light source
3. intensely focused
   • her concentrated passion held them at bay
4. of or relating to a solution whose dilution has been reduced
5. gathered together or made less diffuse
   • their concentrated efforts
   • his concentrated attention
   • concentrated study
   • a narrow thread of concentrated ore

Từ đồng nghĩa

• saturated
• hard