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These Rings as they grew larger and larger became diluter and fainter, so that the fifth was scarce visible.

From Opticks or, a Treatise of the Reflections, Refractions, Inflections, and Colours of Light by Newton, Isaac, Sir

Or, toast-water may be substituted as a diluter of the milk.

From The Physical Life of Woman: Advice to the Maiden, Wife and Mother by Napheys, George H. (George Henry)