Definition of dilute
diluted
;diluting
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 wine diluting juice with water
3 : to diminish the strength, flavor, or brilliance of by admixture dilute a color
4 : to decrease the per share value of (common stock) by increasing the total number of shares
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Examples of dilute in a Sentence
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
Origin and Etymology of dilute
Latin dilutus, past participle of diluere to wash away, dilute, from di- + lavere to wash — more at lye
First Known Use: circa 1555
dilute
Definition of dilute
diluteness
nounExamples of dilute in a Sentence
a dilute solution of acid
a dilute acid that's safe to handle in the classroom
Origin and Etymology of dilute
see 1dilute
First Known Use: 1605
DILUTE Defined for English Language Learners
dilute
playDefinition of dilute for English Language Learners
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: to make (a liquid) thinner or less strong by adding water or another liquid
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: to lessen the strength of (something)
dilute
Definition of dilute for English Language Learners
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: reduced in strength as a result of containing an added liquid
DILUTE Defined for Kids
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diluted
;diluting
: to make thinner or more liquid by adding something Mom diluted the punch with water.
Medical Dictionary
dilute
Medical Definition of dilute
: of relatively low strength or concentration a dilute solution
Law Dictionary
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diluted
diluting
: to cause dilution of
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