concentrated

adjective

con·​cen·​trat·​ed ˈkän(t)-sən-ˌtrā-təd How to pronounce concentrated (audio)
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1
: rich in respect to a particular or essential element : made less dilute or diffuse
concentrated sulfuric acid
concentrated orange juice
2
: contained or existing or happening together in a small or narrow space or area : not spread out
a highly concentrated beam of light
3
: intense, intensive
a job requiring hours of concentrated effort
concentratedly
ˈkän(t)-sən-ˌtrā-təd-lē How to pronounce concentrated (audio)
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ˌkän(t)-sən-ˈtrā-
adverb
Here is Savage working concentratedly on his new, long poem … Richard Holmes

Examples of concentrated in a Sentence

a concentrated mixture of lemonade and iced tea when you get a private conference with that financial adviser, you get nothing but his concentrated attention
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Price pressures remain concentrated in service sectors, with apartment rents, dining out and insurance for cars and homes driving costs higher. Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024 Disinfect with Hydrogen Peroxide While bleach is an acceptable cleaner for many surfaces, there are some surfaces where bleach could potentially corrode if too highly concentrated or if left too long. Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024 The palate is voluptuous and concentrated, with round tannins and balanced acidity. Isabelle Kliger, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024 Each vial is filled with a concentrated concoction of hydrating hyaluronic acid, brightening vitamin C, and Bifidus prebiotic, the star ingredient that supports the skin’s moisture barrier and soothes any irritation. Allure, 20 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for concentrated 

Word History

First Known Use

1652, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of concentrated was in 1652

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“Concentrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/concentrated. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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