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

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

The carmaker’s sustained rate of new model ramp ups next year will probably mean reduced shipments in the quarters ahead and greater margin dilution from growing depreciation and amortization, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal

Netflix could have issued more equity in the transaction, but presumably wanted to limit the equity dilution to Netflix equity holders.

From Barron's

Netflix could have issued more equity in the transaction, but presumably wanted to limit the equity dilution to Netflix equity holders.

From Barron's