Dilute (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

verb (used with object), di·lut·ed, di·lut·ing.
  1. to make (a liquid) thinner or weaker by the addition of water or the like.
  2. to make fainter, as a color.
  3. to reduce the strength, force, or efficiency of by admixture.
verb (used without object), di·lut·ed, di·lut·ing.
  1. to become diluted.
adjective
  1. reduced in strength, as a chemical by admixture; weak: a dilute solution.
verb
  1. to make or become less concentrated, esp by adding water or a thinner
  2. to make or become weaker in force, effect, etc
adjective
  1. 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 (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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