diluted

adjective

di·​lut·​ed dī-ˈlü-təd How to pronounce diluted (audio)
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1
: 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
2
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

Examples of diluted in a Sentence

to clean the bird feeder, soak it in a solution of diluted bleach a diluted solution of sulfuric acid
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Empty the bird baths and wash them with a diluted solution of vinegar and water, and dry before refilling. Joan Morris, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025 If your napkin is saturated in grease, soaking it in a diluted vinegar mixture will help remove the greasy feel and smell while also softening the fibers. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025 Too many companies try to achieve a laundry list of objectives, resulting in a diluted and less-effective program. Erika Andersson, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025 Moisture absorbed from the air returns as diluted desiccant to storage. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for diluted

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of dilute entry 1

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of diluted was in 1651

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“Diluted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diluted. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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