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Term: Disconcentrate

Description:

Disconcentrate is a verb that refers to the act of dispersing or spreading apart something that was previously concentrated. It can also be used to describe a mental state where a person becomes unfocused or loses concentration.

Senses:

1. To disperse or spread apart: When disconcentrating something, it is being scattered or separated from its concentrated form.

2. To lose concentration: When disconcentrating in a mental sense, it means to become less focused or attentive.

Usages:

1. Disconcentrate (verb):

1. The chemist used a special solvent to disconcentrate the solution into individual components.
2. She gently tapped the jar to disconcentrate the settled sediment at the bottom.
3. In order to improve his studying, he found it helpful to disconcentrate his notes by color-coding them.

2. Disconcentrate (verb - mental sense):

1. The loud noise from the nearby construction made it difficult for her to disconcentrate and focus on her work.
2. During meditation, it is important to disconcentrate your thoughts and achieve a state of calm.
3. The constant interruptions during the meeting caused everyone to disconcentrate, resulting in a lack of productivity.

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