dilution

American  

[dih-loo-shuhn, dahy-] / dɪˈlu ʃən, daɪ- /

noun

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

2. something diluted.

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dilution British  

/ daɪˈluːʃən /

noun

1. the act of diluting or state of being diluted

2. a diluted solution

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dilution Scientific  

/ dĭ-lo̅o̅′shən /

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

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Other Word Forms

• antidilution adjective
• nondilution noun
• overdilution noun

Etymology

Origin of dilution

First recorded in 1640–50; dilute + -ion

Example Sentences

Over the past five years, Nestlé generated more free cash flow than Amazon, adjusted for the full cost of SBC dilution and SBC taxes.

From Barron's

Both awards amounted to 3% of shares outstanding, and if targets are met, the new one would offset dilution of Scaringe’s roughly 7.6% voting stake in the company, the spokesman said.

From The Wall Street Journal

That causes dilution — an increase in the share count that lowers earnings per share.

From MarketWatch

Unite union's general secretary Sharon Graham said the bill must now be implemented "without any further dilution or delay".

From BBC

Every debt raise or equity offering feeds dilution fears.

From MarketWatch