subtilization
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Subtilization — Sub til*i*za tion, n. [Cf. F. subtilization.] 1. The act of making subtile. [1913 Webster] 2. (Old Chem.) The operation of making so volatile as to rise in steam or vapor. [1913 Webster] 3. Refinement; subtlety; extreme attenuation. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
subtilization — noun see subtilize … New Collegiate Dictionary
subtilization — sub·til·iza·tion … English syllables
subtilization — ˌsəd.ələ̇ˈzāshən, ˌsə(b)təl , ˌsəbtə̇l , əlˌīˈz , ə̇ˌlīˈz noun ( s) : an act or instance or the practice of subtilizing : subtlety … Useful english dictionary
subtilize — subtilization, n. subtilizer, n. /sut l uyz , sub teuh luyz /, v., subtilized, subtilizing. v.t. 1. to elevate in character; sublimate. 2. to make (the mind, senses, etc.) keen or discerning; sharpen. 3. to introduce subtleties into or argue… … Universalium
Exaltation — Ex al*ta tion, n. [L. exaltatio: cf. F.exaltation.] 1. The act of exalting or raising high; also, the state of being exalted; elevation. [1913 Webster] Wondering at my flight, and change To this high exaltation. Milton. [1913 Webster] 2.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
subtilize — verb ( ized; izing) Date: 1592 intransitive verb to act or think subtly transitive verb to make subtile • subtilization noun … New Collegiate Dictionary
exaltation — noun a) The act of exalting or raising high; also, the state of being exalted; elevation. b) The refinement or subtilization of a body, or the increasing of its virtue or principal property … Wiktionary
thinning — Synonyms and related words: Sanforizing, abatement, adulteration, atrophy, attenuation, attrition, blunting, consumption, contour plowing, cultivating, cultivation, culture, cutting, damping, deadening, debilitation, devitalization, diluent,… … Moby Thesaurus
Rarity — (Roget s Thesaurus) < N PARAG:Rarity >N GRP: N 1 Sgm: N 1 rarity rarity tenuity Sgm: N 1 absence of solidity absence of solidity &c. 321 Sgm: N 1 subtility subtility Sgm: N 1 subtilty subtilty subtlety Sgm: N 1 sponginess … English dictionary for students
