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adjective

concentrated

adj.
US /ˈkɑnsənˌtɹeɪtɪd/ UK /kˈɒnsəntɹˌeɪtɪd/ con·cen·trat·ed

  1. 01 B1 Intermediate Science

    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.

    strongundilutedcondensed
  2. 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.

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Level B1 · Intermediate
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