diluted
adjective
di·lut·ed
dī-ˈlü-təd 
də-
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
Kim StecklerThe 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
Jeanie Wilson… the diluted light of a north European summer …—Jean McNeil
Jean McNeil… his photos capture urban landscapes with muted slightly diluted colours that have a gritty appeal.—Liora Ipsum
Liora Ipsum… wielding diluted power in a deadlocked government in a tiny state …—Anne Barnard
Anne Barnard2
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
Fool.comExamples 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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Use a diluted cinnamon spray to fight fungal diseases such as gray mold and tomato blight, and help protect young seedlings from damping off.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 June 2025
Even stronger-than-expected first quarter results For the quarter ended May 2, Dollar General’s net sales rose 5.3% to $10.4 billion, same-store sales climbed 2.4%, and diluted earnings per share increased 7.9% to $1.78.
—Catherine Baab, Quartz, 3 June 2025
Net income in the quarter ended May 3 was down 4 percent to $264 million, or $3.24 per diluted share, compared with $275 million, or $3.30 per diluted share, a year earlier.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 28 May 2025
Keep them dirt and dust-free by spritzing diluted fabric softener and water onto the faux leaves or flower petals and wiping dry with a clean, soft cloth.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2025
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 June 2025
Even stronger-than-expected first quarter results For the quarter ended May 2, Dollar General’s net sales rose 5.3% to $10.4 billion, same-store sales climbed 2.4%, and diluted earnings per share increased 7.9% to $1.78.
—Catherine Baab, Quartz, 3 June 2025
Net income in the quarter ended May 3 was down 4 percent to $264 million, or $3.24 per diluted share, compared with $275 million, or $3.30 per diluted share, a year earlier.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 28 May 2025
Keep them dirt and dust-free by spritzing diluted fabric softener and water onto the faux leaves or flower petals and wiping dry with a clean, soft cloth.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2025
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“Diluted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diluted. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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