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concentration: A measure of the ratio of the quantity of a substanceA material that is either an element or that has a fixed ratio of elements in its chemical formula. to the quantity of solventThe substance to which a solute is added to make a solution., solutionA mixture of one or more substances dissolved in a solvent to give a homogeneous mixture., or oreNaturally occurring minerals from which metals and other substances can be extracted commercially.. Also, the process of making something more concentratedIncreased the concentration of a mixture or solution (verb). Having a large concentration (adjective)..

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A substanceA material that is either an element or that has a fixed ratio of elements in its chemical formula. that increases the concentrationA measure of the ratio of the quantity of a substance to the quantity of solvent, solution, or ore. Also, the process of making something more concentrated. of hydroxide ions in aqueousDescribing a solution in which the solvent is water. solutionA mixture of one or more substances dissolved in a solvent to give a homogeneous mixture..