diluted

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adjective

di·​lut·​ed dī-ˈlü-təd 

də-

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: weakened or thinned by or as if by having been mixed with something else (such as water)

diluted wine/paint/bleach

Just be sure not to confuse peppermint oil, which is concentrated and thus far more potent, with peppermint extract, a diluted mixture that contains approximately 20% peppermint oil.

—Kim Steckler

The most common method of skin testing is the scratch test, where a diluted amount of the allergen is applied to a scratch on the back or arm.

—Jeanie Wilson

… the diluted light of a north European summer …

—Jean McNeil

… his photos capture urban landscapes with muted slightly diluted colours that have a gritty appeal.

—Liora Ipsum

… wielding diluted power in a deadlocked government in a tiny state …

—Anne Barnard

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of common stock : having a decreased per share value due to an increase in the total number of shares

Diluted shares can be tricky to calculate, especially when it comes to stock options, which are the most common obligation to issue shares that companies face.

—Fool.com

diluted

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past tense and past participle of dilute entry 1

Synonyms of diluted

Adjective

• dilute
• thinned
• thin

Examples of diluted in a Sentence

Adjective

to clean the bird feeder, soak it in a solution of diluted bleach

a diluted solution of sulfuric acid

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Use a dry microfiber cloth for routine cleaning, and diluted dish soap or white vinegar to remove more stubborn, sticky film. — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2026

That framing, blanket as functional substitute rather than diluted imitation, is what researchers need before designing longer trials. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026

If lily pollen or another substance is on a cat’s coat, Wahlen recommends wiping it away or washing the area with diluted dish soap to prevent ingestion during grooming. — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

Even if this is so, experts say personalized pricing could lead to a diluted understanding of what one item should cost. — Audrey McGlinchy, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

from past participle of dilute entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

1651, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for diluted

• commuted
• computed
• confuted
• disputed
• eluted
• imputed
• minuted
• nonsuited
• permuted
• polluted
• recruited
• refuted