dilution

[dih-loo-shuhn, dahy-]

noun

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

2. something diluted.

dilution

/ daɪˈluːʃən /

noun

1. the act of diluting or state of being diluted

2. a diluted solution

dilution

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

Other Word Forms

• antidilution adjective
• nondilution noun
• overdilution noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of dilution¹

First recorded in 1640–50; dilute + -ion

Example Sentences

If the price drops, the issuer may face credit, liquidity or dilution risks, because it still has to make payments without selling its bitcoin holdings.

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If the price drops, the issuer may face credit, liquidity, or dilution risks because it still has to make payments without selling its bitcoin holdings.

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The market is enthusiastic despite the dilution triggered by raising 2 billion pounds in new equity, he adds.

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One reason for lower target prices is to account for dilution from a $650 million equity raise, also announced with earnings.

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Critics have raised concerns over the dilution of shares, increased “key man” risk and the size of the package.

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