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rarefaction [¦rer·ə¦fak·shən] (acoustics) The instantaneous, local reduction in density of a gas resulting from passage of a sound wave, or the region in which the density is reduced at some instant. Also known as rarefraction. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| For some days past, Captain Bonneville had been made sensible of the great elevation of country into which he was gradually ascending by the effect of the dryness and rarefaction of the atmosphere upon his wagons. |
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