concentrated

[kon-suhn-trey-tid]

adjective

1. applied with all one's attention, energy, etc..

   their concentrated efforts to win the election.

2. clustered or gathered together closely.

3. treated to remove or reduce an inessential ingredient, especially liquid.

   concentrated orange juice.

Other Word Forms

• nonconcentrated adjective
• superconcentrated adjective
• unconcentrated adjective
• unconcentratedly adverb
• well-concentrated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of concentrated¹

First recorded in 1680–90; concentrate + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Recently, U.S. purveyors have been selling more and more products with potentially dangerously concentrated amounts of 7-OH, according to a July report from the Food and Drug Administration.

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Andrews-Hanna noted that these elements are unusually concentrated on the moon's near side.

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“I think we’re going to see, especially smaller grocery stores, or grocery stores that are in areas with a concentrated level of poverty, we will see places closing down,” says McCarthy.

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In addition, the New York economy is concentrated in finance and real estate, putting the state at risk if either industry suffers.

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"There used to be a concentrated effort on those who might have had criminal histories or prior arrests," said Ms Claxton, whose clients mostly appear virtually to avoid detention.

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Related Words

• fixed 
• full-bodied 
• potent 
• rich 
• robust