/tɛnʊˈeɪt/ (ten-oo-AYT)

Definitions

1. verb

to make thin or less dense; to weaken or diminish

“The drought tenuated the crops, reducing their yield.”

2. verb

to reduce or weaken the intensity of something

“The cold front tenuated the storm, turning it into a gentle drizzle.”

3. verb

to make something appear less intense or severe

“The comedian tried to tenuate the audience’s anxiety with a series of silly jokes.”

4. noun

the process of making something thin or less dense

“The tenuation of the material made it more flexible and easier to work with.”