— intensification , n.
/in ten"seuh fuy'/ , v. , intensified, intensifying .
v.t.
1. to make intense or more intense.
2. to make more acute; strengthen or sharpen.
3. Photog. to increase the density and contrast of (a negative) chemically.
v.i.
4. to become intense or more intense.
[ 1810-20; INTENSE + -IFY ]
Syn. 1, 2. deepen, quicken, concentrate. See aggravate .
Ant. 1. alleviate, weaken.