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
By contrast, brewing coffee takes several minutes, resulting in a lighter, more diluted drink. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 June 2026 Then, water your plants as usual with the diluted banana water, or use it as a foliar spray on plant leaves. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 20 June 2026
Verb
By the time everything converges, the original opportunity has been diluted by handoffs rather than sharpened through genuine collaboration. — Manmit Shrimali, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 The federal lawsuit, filed in September of 2024, alleged that the 2022 DeSoto County electoral map diluted Black voting power in county office elections. — Simeon Gates, ABC News, 25 June 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
  • 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
  • But dwarf galaxies are smaller and colder, with more dilute and slower-moving matter.
    — Paul M. Sutter, Scientific American, 6 May 2026
Definition of dilute
Adjective
  • If one neighborhood is highly polluted but nearby communities aren’t, county-level averages would show an overall low level of pollution – even though the more detailed information would reveal a major problem to be addressed in one particular area.
    — Mark Axelrod, The Conversation, 30 June 2026
  • Mayflies lay up to 10,000 eggs in the water, and their nymphs can't survive in water that is polluted.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 June 2026
Definition of polluted
Verb
  • China’s military promoted two new generals after an anti-corruption purge thinned the country’s ranks.
    — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 5 July 2026
  • And as the 2023 dual writers’ and actors’ strikes thinned out theatrical lineups, that aversion to uncertainty became a push for reliable and profitable hits.
    — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of thinned
Adjective
  • The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.
    — STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 July 2026
  • Sprinkle the entire rug with a thin layer of baking soda and wait 20 minutes.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
Definition of thin
Adjective
  • Taco Bell has been sued at least three times in federal court this week, with plaintiffs alleging negligence, breach of warranty and violations of deceptive trade practices law for allegedly selling contaminated lettuce.
    — Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • In many cases, people contract the disease by inhaling tiny droplets of contaminated water.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 July 2026
Definition of contaminated
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  • The implosion came in the third inning when Manaea loaded the bases with two outs, with the Mets already down 1-0.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 5 July 2026
  • Webb allowed three straight singles following McCarthy’s homer, then walked a batter with the bases loaded to gift the Rockies their second run.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 July 2026
Definition of loaded
Adjective
  • In Salinas, the hot temperature of 82 degrees came matched the same mark previously reached in 1999, 1979 and 1954 and came mixed with a humidity that was higher than 70%, according to the weather service.
    — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 13 July 2026
  • Its charm features a casting of the Liberty Bell and 250 mixed-cut rubies, per Netflix.
    — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026
Definition of mixed
Verb
  • The first due to a slip from Porro, which allowed Andy Robertson to cut the ball back for McTominay.
    — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • The Odyssey’s crew is full of longtime Nolan collaborators, from cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema, who has worked with Nolan since Interstellar, to editor Jennifer Lame, who previously cut Tenet and Oppenheimer.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
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