diluted 1 of 2

adjective

dī-ˈlü-təd How to pronounce diluted (audio)
Definition of dilutednext
1
as in dilute
not containing very much of some important element to clean the bird feeder, soak it in a solution of diluted bleach

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2
as in polluted
containing foreign or lower-grade substances a diluted solution of sulfuric acid

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diluted

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verb

past tense of dilute
as in thinned
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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Recent Examples of diluted
Adjective
Just prior to deploying the cyborg roach, the team injected a bit of diluted hydrogen peroxide into the tank and sealed it to prevent leakage. — ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026 What to Use Instead of Vinegar While using diluted vinegar here and there in a pinch likely won’t ruin your floors, there are much safer ways to clean laminate. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 31 July 2026
Verb
Hydrogen peroxide should be diluted to one part hydrogen peroxide and four parts water for most garden uses. — Heather Bien, The Spruce, 24 July 2026 McGrady—who worked as a chef at Buckingham Palace before joining Diana at KP and an expert in his craft—told the royal that the beetroot juice needed to be diluted with another type of juice. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for diluted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diluted
  1. dilute
  2. polluted
  3. thinned
  4. thin
  5. contaminated
  6. loaded
  7. mixed
  8. cut
Adjective
  • Finally, the third recruits seaweed to gather minerals that are otherwise too dilute to chase.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 July 2026
  • Clean and disinfect your pruning shears between working on each plant by dipping them into a dilute 10% solution of chlorine bleach water or rubbing alcohol.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
Definition of dilute
Adjective
  • Turner has pointed out that Santa Clara County, the heart of Silicon Valley, is among the most polluted places in America, while roughly a quarter of local families experience food insecurity.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026
  • And humans and our behaviors are one of the biggest reasons our river water becomes polluted.
    — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of polluted
Verb
  • The Sunday afternoon crowd thinned out by the time the bottom of the 10th inning rolled around at Oracle Park.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Speculation about a wig has seemingly increased as the president has aged and his hair has thinned, with public appearances over the years where his hair is blown by the wind becoming fodder for jokes about it.
    — Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of thinned
Adjective
  • Farinacci often spent days and even weeks scouting potential fire locations, monitoring weather and wildfire data, and planning to set multiple fires to stretch firefighting resources thin, according to detectives.
    — Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Those moments are sobering reminders of just how thin the margins are for the Phillies rotation, which has been excellent for the most part, though extremely top-heavy.
    — Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
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  • Your veterinarian may also recommend a bath to remove contaminated feces from its fur.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Respiratory and neurological side effects can be symptoms in contaminated areas, which include headaches, tiredness, difficulty breathing and irritations of the eyes, nose and throat.
    — Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of contaminated
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  • Detroit reliever Drew Sommers loaded the bases with one out in the eighth, but Devers hit into a double play.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • And then as his outing unfolded, and he was challenged there in his second inning with the bases loaded.
    — LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of loaded
Adjective
  • Cardinal Health – The drug and medical equipment distributor moved nearly 2% higher following its mixed fiscal fourth-quarter results .
    — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Instead, the work provides evidence for a mechanism that could eventually help engineers make CO₂ electrolyzers more selective, potentially reducing the costs associated with unwanted hydrogen and mixed products.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of mixed
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  • Low-flow plumbing fixtures and water-saving showerheads cut water consumption, and LED lighting and energy-efficient appliances lower overall energy use.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Humanitarian aid to Afghanistan – which is needed by approximately 45% of the population – has been dramatically cut by international donors since the Taliban returned to power, with women and girls bearing the brunt of those cuts.
    — Kara Fox, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
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