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(Entry 1 of 2)
1
not containing very much of some important element
- a dilute acid that's safe to handle in the classroom
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2
containing foreign or lower-grade substances
- a dilute solution of ammonia
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verbSynonyms & Antonyms of dilute (Entry 2 of 2)
to alter (something) for the worse with the addition of foreign or lower-grade substances
- the pharmacist was convicted of diluting prescription drugs in order to increase profits
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- adulterate,
- cut,
- extend,
- lace,
- sophisticate,
- thin,
- water down,
- weaken
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The first known use of dilute was circa 1575
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