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
Even if this is so, experts say personalized pricing could lead to a diluted understanding of what one item should cost. — Audrey McGlinchy, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026 Harsh chemicals can also strip the finish or sealant, so stick to a gentle, diluted soap solution. — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026
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Instead the compounds are diluted, pushed underground or mixed in surface floodwaters. — Gregory Wakeman, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2026 But manufacturers also sometimes diluted more expensive olive oil and lard with cheap cottonseed oil. — Edward D. Melillo, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 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
  • In April 2021, a tear in the liner of the site’s largest holding pond threatened to breach and flood surrounding homes with a wall of polluted water up to 20 feet high.
    — Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026
  • When it was established, the community was part of an industrial zone, surrounded by railroad yards, warehouses, and a polluted working waterway.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of polluted
Verb
  • With 39% of Gen Z wanting human support if something goes wrong, brands that quietly thinned call centers during the chatbot buildout will face measurable churn.
    — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The steady stream of military and economic support, although still flowing, has thinned out considerably since the early months of the war.
    — Julianne Smith, Foreign Affairs, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of thinned
Adjective
  • BioNxt Solutions is developing a sublingual semaglutide thin-film platform and reported moving its program into active pharmaceutical development in 2026.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The launch shows that Innovera can be cut into thin strips and woven without immediately losing its structure.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of thin
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  • To break the chains of infections stemming from contaminated needles, Soqo has proposed supplying thousands of sterile needles and syringes to communities of methamphetamine users.
    — David Cox, NPR, 26 Sep. 2026
  • After our investigation, my colleagues and I published a paper describing the anthrax cases from contaminated mail.
    — Daniel Jernigan, STAT, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of contaminated
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  • San Diego could have done even more damage that inning, but Manny Machado grounded out to leave the bases loaded.
    — Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Ship tracking data shows that the Grace likely loaded the fuel in Panama.
    — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of loaded
Adjective
  • Scandium’s role in aerospace and advanced technology Rare earth separation involves converting mixed material into individual oxides used across advanced manufacturing and other strategic industries.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The measure has drawn mixed reactions, with supporters arguing that early intervention could reduce per-student costs over time and opponents saying property owners already face rising costs and the district should use existing resources.
    — Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of mixed
Verb
  • Inspectors observed cutting boards with cut marks and no longer cleanable in the first-floor kitchen.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Ellison has taken an opposing view from his predecessors who confronted crumbling industry economics by cutting expenditures to boost their corporate bottom lines.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
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“Diluted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diluted. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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