dilute

verb

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di·lute | \ dī-ˈlüt

, də- \

diluted; diluting

Definition of dilute

(Entry 1 of 2)

transitive verb

1 : attenuate dilute the power of the mayoralty diluting the quality of the finished product

2 : to make thinner or more liquid by admixture diluted the bleach with water diluting juice with water

3 : to diminish the strength, flavor, or brilliance of (something) by or as if by admixture dilute a color But spreading the light out also dilutes it …— Michael Zeilik and John Gaustad

4 : to decrease the per share value of (common stock) by increasing the total number of shares

dilute

adjective

Definition of dilute (Entry 2 of 2)

: weak, diluted a dilute acid solution

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Verb

diluter or dilutor \ dī-ˈlü-tər

, də- \ noun

dilutive \ dī-ˈlü-tiv

, də- \ adjective

Adjective

diluteness noun

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Examples of dilute in a Sentence

Verb You can dilute the medicine with water. The hiring of the new CEO diluted the power of the company's president. diluting the quality of our products Adjective a dilute solution of acid a dilute acid that's safe to handle in the classroom

Recent Examples on the Web: Verb Some founders dilute too early, or too fast, especially in India. — Rod Berger, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2021 In every redistricting cycle in the last half-century, courts have found that Texas violated the Voting Rights Act or intentionally discriminated against communities of color to dilute their vote. — Quinn Scanlan, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2021 Texas argues that voter fraud in one state’s presidential election results would dilute the democratic weight of its own electoral votes and that only the justices can solve the problem. — Jason Linkins, The New Republic, 7 Aug. 2021 That the series is so immensely entertaining doesn’t dilute its message. — Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 1 Sep. 2021 Remaining time was spent fine-tuning existing plays and strategically introducing more that don’t dilute the best qualities of the offense. — Thuc Nhi Nguyen Staff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2021 The cubes will melt slowly and won’t dilute your alcoholic beverages. — Chris Hachey, BGR, 2 June 2021 The proposal caused concerns that the company may substantially dilute existing shareholders. — Chuck Jones, Forbes, 31 May 2021 Ones that ensure that companies use this approach to raise the ambition of their corporate commitments rather than dilute them. — Mindy Lubber, Forbes, 24 May 2021 Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective For example, Wilson’s team is exploring whether dilute acids speed up weathering. — Robert F. Service, Science | AAAS, 3 Sep. 2020 The company reported a net loss during the first quarter of $3.9 million, or 11 cents diluted loss per share, compared to a net income of $4.3 million, or 12 cents dilute earnings per share over the same period last year. — Paul Takahashi, Houston Chronicle, 5 June 2018 Tests pick it up even in dilute wastewater,'' the story reports. — Bob Warren, NOLA.com, 15 Apr. 2018 Of the plants previously watered with very dilute vinegar, 70 percent survived while almost none of those that were given other acids or only water did. — Carolyln Wilke, sacbee, 30 June 2017 A dilute sample is when a player drinks so much water, the urine test administered is ineffective because of the excess water consumption. — Doug Lesmerises, cleveland.com, 16 May 2017 Dallas Cowboys Bob’s pick: Jabril Peppers, DB/LB, Michigan Comment: A dilute sample on a drug test might cause some teams pause about Peppers. — Jayson Jenks, The Seattle Times, 27 Apr. 2017 Cincinnati: LB Reuben Foster, Alabama (6-0, 229) — A dilute sample at the combine? — Jerry Mcdonald, The Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2017 These works contained a very dilute formaldehyde solution that was contained within sealed tanks. — Christopher D. Shea, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2016

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