diluted; diluting
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
Michael Zeilik and John Gaustad4
: 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
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 WebLeila Cobo, Billboard, 17 Apr. 2024
While convenient, the practice distances citizens from the financial workings of their government, diluting their sense of participation and oversight.
—Adam N. Michel, National Review, 15 Apr. 2024
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Verb
Narrowing this award to artists of Latin origin, regardless of the repertoire, dilutes the importance of both the award and its recipients.
—Leila Cobo, Billboard, 17 Apr. 2024
While convenient, the practice distances citizens from the financial workings of their government, diluting their sense of participation and oversight.
—Adam N. Michel, National Review, 15 Apr. 2024
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“Dilute.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dilute. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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dilute
1 of 2 verb
di·lute
dī-ˈlüt 
də-
diluted; diluting
: to make thinner or more liquid by adding in and mixing something
added water to dilute the punch
dilute
2 of 2 adjective
: lacking normal strength especially as a result of being diluted
Medical Definition
dilute
1 of 2 transitive verb
di·lute
dī-ˈlüt, də-
diluted; diluting
: to make thinner or more liquid by admixture
dilute
2 of 2 adjective
: of relatively low strength or concentration
a dilute solution
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