Definition of Concentration

1. Noun. The strength of a solution; number of molecules of a substance in a given volume.


2. Noun. The spatial property of being crowded together.
Exact synonyms: Compactness, Denseness, Density, Tightness
Generic synonyms: Spacing, Spatial Arrangement
Derivative terms: Concentrate, Dense, Dense, Tight
Antonyms: Distribution

3. Noun. Strengthening the concentration (as of a solute in a mixture) by removing diluting material.
Generic synonyms: Strengthening
Specialized synonyms: Pervaporation
Derivative terms: Concentrate, Concentrate, Concentrate, Concentrate, Concentrate
Antonyms: Dilution

4. Noun. Increase in density.
Generic synonyms: Increase
Specialized synonyms: Compaction, Compression, Concretion, Densification, Rarefaction
Derivative terms: Concentrate, Concentrate, Concentrate

5. Noun. Complete attention; intense mental effort.
Exact synonyms: Absorption, Engrossment, Immersion
Generic synonyms: Attention
Specialized synonyms: Centering, Direction, Focal Point, Focus, Focusing, Focussing, Specialism, Study
Derivative terms: Absorb, Concentrate, Engross, Engross, Immerse

6. Noun. Bringing together military forces.
Generic synonyms: Assemblage, Assembly, Gathering
Derivative terms: Concentrate

7. Noun. Great and constant diligence and attention.
Exact synonyms: Assiduity, Assiduousness
Generic synonyms: Diligence, Industriousness, Industry
Specialized synonyms: Engrossment, Intentness, Singleness
Derivative terms: Assiduous, Assiduous, Concentrate

Definition of Concentration

1. n. The act or process of concentrating; the process of becoming concentrated, or the state of being concentrated; concentration.

Definition of Concentration

1. Noun. The proportion of a substance in a mixture. ¹

2. Noun. The act, process or ability of concentrating; the process of becoming concentrated, or the state of being concentrated. ¹

3. Noun. A field or course of study on which one focuses, especially as a student in a college or university. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Concentration

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Medical Definition of Concentration

1. 1. Increase in strength by evaporation. 2. The ratio of the mass or volume of a solute to the mass or volume of the solution or solvent. Origin: L. Concentratio This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Concentration

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concentrated human red blood corpuscle
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