What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
rarefication
Example
The rarefication of the gas caused it to expand and fill the container. [rarefication: noun]
Example
The rarefication of the air at high altitudes can cause breathing difficulties. [rarefication: noun]
rarefaction
Example
The rarefaction of the gas caused it to expand and fill the container. [rarefaction: noun]
Example
The rarefaction of sound waves causes them to spread out. [rarefaction: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Rarefaction is more commonly used than rarefication in everyday language, especially in the context of acoustics and sound waves.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between rarefication and rarefaction?
Both rarefication and rarefaction are technical terms used in scientific contexts, so they are considered formal words.
