concentrated

adjective

con·cen·trat·ed | \ ˈkän(t)-sən-ˌtrā-təd

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, -ˌsen-\

Definition of concentrated

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

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concentratedly \ ˈkän(t)-sən-ˌtrā-təd-lē

, -ˌsen- ; ˌkän(t)-sən-ˈtrā- \ adverb

Here is Savage working concentratedly on his new, long poem … — Richard Holmes

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concentrated alum

concentrated feed

concentrated milk

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The first known use of concentrated was in 1652

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concentrated

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of concentrated

: made stronger or more pure by removing water

: existing or happening together in one place : not spread out

: done in a way that involves a lot of effort and attention

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