dilutes; diluted; diluting
1
: to make (a liquid) thinner or less strong by adding water or another liquid
You can dilute the medicine with water.
2
: to lessen the strength of (something)
The hiring of the new CEO diluted the power of the company's president.
diluting the quality of our products
technical
: reduced in strength as a result of containing an added liquid
a dilute solution of acid
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“Dilute.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/dilute. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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