dilution

[ dih-loo-shuhn, dahy- ]
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noun
  1. the act of diluting or the state of being diluted.

  2. something diluted.

Origin of dilution

1
First recorded in 1640–50; dilute + -ion

Other words from dilution

  • an·ti·di·lu·tion, adjective
  • non·di·lu·tion, noun
  • o·ver·di·lu·tion, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for dilution

dilution

/ (daɪˈluːʃən) /


noun
  1. the act of diluting or state of being diluted

  2. a diluted solution

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Scientific definitions for dilution

dilution

[ dĭ-lōōshən ]


  1. The process of making a substance less concentrated by adding a solvent, such as water.

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