B2 noun ニュートラル

concentrate

/ˈkɑːn.sən.treɪt/

A substance that has been made stronger or more dense by removing water or another diluting agent. It is commonly used in food science, chemistry, and industry to describe liquids that must be mixed with water before use.

例文

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1

I bought a small bottle of orange juice concentrate because it takes up less space in the fridge.

I bought a small bottle of orange juice concentrate because it takes up less space in the fridge.

2

The laboratory reports indicated a high level of chemical concentrate in the water supply.

The laboratory reports indicated a high level of chemical concentrate in the water supply.

3

You don't need much; this stuff is a concentrate, so just use a tiny bit.

You don't need much; this stuff is a concentrate, so just use a tiny bit.

語族

名詞
concentrate
Verb
concentrate
副詞
concentratedly
形容詞
concentrated
関連
concentration
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覚え方のコツ

Think of 'con' (together) + 'center'. All the strength of the liquid is pulled together into the center, leaving no room for extra water.

クイックテスト

The label says this juice is made ______ concentrate, so you should add water.

正解!

正解は: from

例文

1

I bought a small bottle of orange juice concentrate because it takes up less space in the fridge.

everyday

I bought a small bottle of orange juice concentrate because it takes up less space in the fridge.

2

The laboratory reports indicated a high level of chemical concentrate in the water supply.

formal

The laboratory reports indicated a high level of chemical concentrate in the water supply.

3

You don't need much; this stuff is a concentrate, so just use a tiny bit.

informal

You don't need much; this stuff is a concentrate, so just use a tiny bit.

4

In the experiment, the protein concentrate was separated from the solution using a centrifuge.

academic

In the experiment, the protein concentrate was separated from the solution using a centrifuge.

5

The company specializes in the bulk export of tomato concentrate to international food manufacturers.

business

The company specializes in the bulk export of tomato concentrate to international food manufacturers.

語族

名詞
concentrate
Verb
concentrate
副詞
concentratedly
形容詞
concentrated
関連
concentration

よく使う組み合わせ

orange juice concentrate orange juice concentrate
liquid concentrate liquid concentrate
fruit concentrate fruit concentrate
frozen concentrate frozen concentrate
chemical concentrate chemical concentrate

よく使うフレーズ

from concentrate

made from a concentrated form of the fruit

not from concentrate

natural juice that has never been reduced

concentrate on

to focus one's attention (verb usage)

よく混同される語

concentrate vs concentration

Concentration refers to the level of a substance in a mixture or the act of focusing, while concentrate refers to the physical substance itself.

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使い方のコツ

In its noun form, 'concentrate' almost always refers to a product or substance. It is very common in the food and beverage industry.

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よくある間違い

Learners often use the noun 'concentration' when they mean the physical product 'concentrate'. For example, saying 'apple concentration' instead of 'apple concentrate'.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of 'con' (together) + 'center'. All the strength of the liquid is pulled together into the center, leaving no room for extra water.

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語源

Derived from the Latin 'concentrare', from 'con-' (together) and 'centrum' (center).

文法パターン

Countable noun Often functions as a compound noun (e.g., juice concentrate) Plural form: concentrates
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文化的な背景

In many Western countries, frozen juice concentrate was a staple of mid-20th-century kitchens as a cheaper and more space-efficient alternative to fresh juice.

クイックテスト

The label says this juice is made ______ concentrate, so you should add water.

正解!

正解は: from

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