Word adjective
concentrated
adj.
US /ˈkɑnsənˌtɹeɪtɪd/ UK /kˈɒnsəntɹˌeɪtɪd/ con·cen·trat·ed
Definition
- 01 B1 Intermediate
describes a liquid that is very strong because it has little or no water added.
referring to a substance that has been made stronger by the removal of a solvent, such as water.
Simple“You need to mix this concentrated orange juice with water before you drink it.”
In context“The laboratory requires a highly concentrated sulphuric acid solution for this specific chemical reaction to occur effectively.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
showing a lot of effort or attention directed at one thing.
characterised by intense focus or a high degree of effort directed toward a single object or activity.
Simple“After an hour of concentrated study, he finally understood the math problem.”
In context“The team launched a concentrated effort to finish the project before the midnight deadline, ignoring all other minor tasks.”
This entry
Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
Updated