ˈkɔnsəntreɪt v. & n. --v. 1 intr. (often foll. by
on, upon)
focus all one's
attention or
mental ability. 2 tr.
bring together (troops,
power, attention, etc.) to
one point; focus. 3 tr.
increase the strength of (a
liquid etc.) by removing
water or
any other diluting
agent. 4 tr. (as concentrated adj.) (of
hate etc.)
intense,
strong. --n. 1 a concentrated
substance. 2 a concentrated
form of
esp.
food. øøconcentratedly adv. concentrative adj. concentrator n. [after
concentre f. F concentrer (as con+ centre)]