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)
-ˌsen-;
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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Stray thought: How many stages — along with backstages, side-stages, flies and other spaces — around the country can handle that much concentrated scenery? Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 8 July 2025 Demand is growing in the developing world, production remains concentrated among a handful of players, and supply vulnerabilities persist. Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025 Tip: Bone broth is a more concentrated and higher-protein broth option. Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 July 2025 Granular and spike fertilizers are more heavily concentrated and are applied more sparingly, whereas liquid fertilizers are absorbed more quickly and require more frequent applications. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2025 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 11 Jul. 2025.

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