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Rarefy (Verb)

Weaken the consistency of (a chemical substance).

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The intense heat caused the mixture to rarefy, resulting in a less potent solution.
Exposing the compound to air began to rarefy it, making it less suitable for use.
To increase the flow of the paste, they chose to rarefy its consistency by adding solvents.
After sitting out overnight, the varnish began to rarefy and lost its original viscosity.
The high temperatures of the equipment helped to rarefy the thick liquid, allowing it to flow smoothly.

Make more subtle or refined.

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The poet's use of metaphor helps to rarefy the emotions expressed in the poem, lending them a subtle complexity.
Her rarefied feelings about social justice were evident in the nuanced approach she took in her essay.
The artist's techniques serve to rarefy the impact of the painting, allowing the viewer to absorb its full meaning over time.
Through the rarefaction of their language, the couple was able to discuss the issue without causing unnecessary tension.
Exposure to great art and literature can serve to rarefy one's perceptions and broaden one's understanding of the world.

Lessen the density or solidity of; "The bones are rarefied".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The process of boiling water rarefies its density, allowing it to freeze at a lower temperature.
Malnutrition can rarefy the patient's bone structure, making them weak and fragile.
This disease tends to rarefy the surrounding tissue, leading to further complications.
Older bones tend to rarefy over time due to a decrease in bone mass and density.
Special operations can be used to rarefy materials in aerospace engineering to create extremely lightweight structures.