concentrated
A concentrated liquid or product is very strong and often needs water added before use.
Of a liquid, substance, or product: containing a high proportion of the main ingredient because little water or filler is present, or because water has been removed.
A concentrated effort or attention is strong and focused on one thing.
Showing, requiring, or involving a lot of attention, effort, or activity directed at one purpose or task.
If something is concentrated somewhere, most of it is there.
Present or occurring mainly in a particular place, group, or area rather than spread evenly.
It has a lot packed into a small amount or short time.
Containing a lot of information, experience, or effect in a small space, amount, or period of time.
- Base: concentrated
concentrated fire
1focused heavy shooting
Heavy shooting aimed at one target or area.
- The soldiers came under concentrated fire as they crossed the bridge.
- Police said the vehicle had been hit by concentrated fire from several directions.
- The defenders directed concentrated fire at the advancing tanks.
- The troops faced concentrated fire near the gate.
concentrated market
1market dominated by few
A market with only a few big sellers.
- Regulators are concerned that a concentrated market can lead to higher prices.
- The merger would create a highly concentrated market for regional banking services.
- Small firms often struggle to compete in such a concentrated market.
- A concentrated market has only a few big sellers.
concentrated poverty
1poverty clustered in areas
A situation where many poor people live in the same area.
- The new housing policy aims to reduce concentrated poverty in the city.
- Children in areas of concentrated poverty often have fewer local services.
- Researchers studied how concentrated poverty affects health and education.
- The city is trying to reduce concentrated poverty.
concentrated solar power
1focused-sunlight power generation
Solar power that uses mirrors to focus sunlight and make heat for electricity.
- Concentrated solar power plants can store heat and generate electricity after sunset.
- The desert site is ideal for concentrated solar power because it has strong, reliable sunlight.
- Several countries are investing in concentrated solar power as part of their renewable energy plans.
- Concentrated solar power uses mirrors to focus sunlight.