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concentrations
1
great and constant diligence and attention
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2
the measure of how much of a substance is present in a certain volume of solution
- The concentration of salt in the ocean water affects its buoyancy.
- To make a more concentrated solution, you can add more solute to the same amount of solvent.
- The scientist measured the concentration of glucose in the blood sample.
- High concentrations of pollutants in the river can harm aquatic life.
- Diluting a solution involves decreasing the concentration of its solute.
3
the spatial property of being crowded together
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4
strengthening the concentration (as of a solute in a mixture) by removing diluting material
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5
complete attention; intense mental effort
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6
increase in density
7
bringing together military forces