rarefies
Reduces the density
Rarefies means makes less dense or thin, particularly of gases or air: The atmosphere rarefies at higher altitudes.
By extension, it can mean makes more refined or elevated: Success rarefies the air around celebrities, isolating them from ordinary life.
The adjective rarefied describes something exclusive or elevated beyond common experience.
Gaseous layer around planets
- altitudeMeasured height above reference
- stratosphereSecond atmospheric layer up
- airGaseous envelope surrounding Earth
- densityMass-to-volume ratio
pressure · oxygen · tenuous · sparse · wispy · ethereal · dilute · insubstantial
Purify through vaporization
- purifyRemove unwanted substances
- filterPorous separation device
- clarifyMake something understandable
- sublimateRedirect impulses constructively
extract · concentrate · essence · quintessence · isolate · separate · precipitate · fractionate
Praise with great intensity
- ennobleConfer dignity upon
- upliftRaise emotionally or physically
- transcendGo beyond limits
- sublimeAwe-inspiring greatness
etherealize · spiritualize · dignify · glorify · idealize · sanctify · beatify · consecrate
atmosphere
Gaseous layer around planets
- altitudeMeasured height above reference
- stratosphereSecond atmospheric layer up
- airGaseous envelope surrounding Earth
density · pressure · oxygen · tenuous · sparse · wispy · ethereal · dilute · insubstantial · vaporous
distill
Purify through vaporization
sublimate · extract · concentrate · essence · quintessence · isolate · separate · precipitate · fractionate · rectify
exalt
Praise with great intensity
sublime · etherealize · spiritualize · dignify · glorify · idealize · sanctify · beatify · consecrate · hallowed
rarefiescompresses
Squeezes into less space
densifies · condenses · compacts · concentrates · solidifies
rarefiesconcentrates
Directs sustained attention
thickens · enriches · intensifies · saturates · crowds
rarefiescoarsens
Becomes less refined
vulgarizes · debases · degrades · popularizes · cheapens