gradate

English

Etymology

Back-formation from gradation.

Verb

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

1. (transitive, intransitive) To change imperceptibly from one gradation of tone etc. to another.
2. (transitive) To arrange in order of grades.
3. (transitive, chemistry) To bring to a certain strength or grade of concentration.

   to gradate a saline solution

Anagrams

• at grade, at-grade

Spanish

Verb

gradate

1. second-person singular voseo imperative of gradar combined with te