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dilute
[dih-loot, dahy-, dahy-loot]
verb (used with object)
to make (a liquid) thinner or weaker by the addition of water or the like.
to make fainter, as a color.
to reduce the strength, force, or efficiency of by admixture.
verb (used without object)
to become diluted.
adjective
reduced in strength, as a chemical by admixture; weak.
a dilute solution.
dilute
/ daɪˈluːt /
verb
to make or become less concentrated, esp by adding water or a thinner
to make or become weaker in force, effect, etc
he diluted his story
adjective
chem
(of a solution, suspension, mixture, etc) having a low concentration or a concentration that has been reduced by admixture
(of a substance) present in solution, esp a weak solution in water
dilute acetic acid
Other Word Forms
- diluter noun
- dilutor noun
- dilutive adjective
- antidilutive adjective
- overdilute verb
- undilute adjective
- undiluted adjective
- undiluting adjective
- dilutee noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of dilute1
Example Sentences
A company’s diluted common-share count is the number used to calculate its earnings per share.
A company’s diluted common-share count is the number used to calculate its earnings per share.
Those actions dilute the share count and lower earnings per share.
The result is bloated discussions, sluggish decisions and diluted expertise.
Mr. Balentine isn’t worried about AI diluting education or weakening basic skills.
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