Defn: To bring to a certain strength or grade of concentration; as, to gradate a saline solution.
GRADATION
Gra*da"tion, n., Etym: [L. gradatio: cf. F. gradation. See Grade.]
1. The act of progressing by regular steps or orderly arrangement; the state of being graded or arranged in ranks; as, the gradation of castes.
2. The act or process of bringing to a certain grade.
3. Any degree or relative position in an order or series. The several gradations of the intelligent universe. I. Taylor.
4. (Fine Arts)
Defn: A gradual passing from one tint to another or from a darker to a lighter shade, as in painting or drawing.
6. (Mus.)
Defn: A diatonic ascending or descending succession of chords.
GRADATION
Gra*da"tion, v. t.