n. [ See Tabefy. ] A wasting away; a gradual losing of flesh by disease. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F. raréfaction. See Rarefy. ] The act or process of rarefying; the state of being rarefied; -- opposed to condensation;
n. [ Cf. F. raréfaction. See Rarefy. ] The act or process of rarefying; the state of being rarefied; -- opposed to condensation;