concentrate


2concentrate

noun

Definition of CONCENTRATE

1
: something concentrated: as a : a mineral-rich product obtained after an initial processing of ore b : a food reduced in bulk by elimination of fluid <orange juice concentrate>
2
: a feedstuff (as grains) relatively rich in digestible nutrients — compare fiber

Examples of CONCENTRATE

  1. a frozen orange juice concentrate
  2. Is this orange juice fresh or is it made from concentrate?

First Known Use of CONCENTRATE

1883

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