Gradate

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Gradate \Gra"date\, v. t. [See {Grade}.]
     1. To grade or arrange (parts in a whole, colors in painting,
        etc.), so that they shall harmonize.
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     2. (Chem.) To bring to a certain strength or grade of


        concentration; as, to gradate a saline solution.
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From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  gradate
       v 1: arrange according to grades; "These lines are gradated"
       2: pass imperceptibly from one degree, shade, or tone into
          another; "The paint on these walls gradates but you don't
          see it"