dilute
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Britannica Dictionary definition of DILUTE
[+ object]
1
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to make (a liquid) thinner or less strong by adding water or another liquid
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You can dilute the medicine with water.
2
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to lessen the strength of (something)
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The hiring of the new CEO diluted the power of the company's president.
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diluting the quality of our products
— diluted
adjective
[count]
[noncount]
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lower dilutions of the medicine
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There's been some dilution in the stock's value.
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dilute
/daɪˈluːt/
adjective
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dilute
/daɪˈluːt/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of DILUTE
[more dilute; most dilute]
technical
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reduced in strength as a result of containing an added liquid
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a dilute solution of acid
