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gradating

gradating is the present participle and gerund of gradate.

Meaning of gradate

Verb

gradate (third-person singular simple present gradates, present participle gradating, simple past and past participle gradated)

  1. (ambitransitive) To change imperceptibly from one gradation of tone etc. to another.
  2. (transitive) To arrange in order of grades.
  3. (transitive) To bring to a certain strength or grade of concentration.
    • to gradate a saline solution

Questions about gradating

What is gradating the present participle and gerund of?
Gradating is the present participle and gerund of gradate.

Words near gradating in the dictionary

  1. gradacol
  2. gradate
  3. gradated
  4. gradates
  5. gradatim
  6. gradating
  7. gradation
  8. gradational
  9. gradationally
  10. gradationed
  11. gradationing

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