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dilute
[ dih-loot, dahy-; adjective 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.
Synonyms: , , ,
verb (used without object)
- to become diluted.
adjective
- reduced in strength, as a chemical by admixture; weak:
a dilute solution.
dilute
/ 岹ɪˈː /
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
Derived Forms
- ˌ徱ˈٱ, noun
- 徱ˈܳٱ, noun
Other Word Forms
- 徱·ܳİ 徱·tǰ noun
- 徱·t adjective
- anti·徱·t adjective
- v·徱·ܳٱ verb overdiluted overdiluting
- ܲd·ܳٱ adjective
- ܲd·ܳĻ adjective
- ܲd·ܳiԲ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of dilute1
Example Sentences
Otherwise, the mulch and other organic amendments are just diluting the soil readings, and once they decompose, the lead will still be waiting in the soil.
Farmers in the UK warned ministers last week not to dilute British food standards, saying the use of hormones in rearing livestock cannot be accepted.
The greatest challenge to his papacy, however, came on two fronts: from those who accused him of failing to tackle child abuse and from conservative critics who felt that he was diluting the faith.
Speaking to BBC News in 2021, Harry said that having Burke back in the band meant their legacy wouldn't be diluted.
These movies frequently become mired in their own good intentions, diluting their messaging to something as plain and palatable as, say, “Love, Simon.”
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