dilute

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verb

di·lute dī-ˈlüt How to pronounce dilute (audio)

də-

diluted; diluting

transitive verb

: attenuate

dilute the power of the mayoralty

diluting the quality of the finished product

: to make thinner or more liquid by admixture

diluted the bleach with water

diluting juice with water

: to diminish the strength, flavor, or brilliance of (something) by or as if by admixture

dilute a color

But spreading the light out also dilutes it …

Michael Zeilik and John Gaustad

: to decrease the per share value of (common stock) by increasing the total number of shares

diluter noun

or dilutor

dī-ˈlü-tər How to pronounce dilute (audio)

də-

dilutive

dī-ˈlü-tiv How to pronounce dilute (audio)

də-

adjective

Example Sentences

Verb You can dilute the medicine with water. The hiring of the new CEO diluted the power of the company's president. diluting the quality of our products Adjective a dilute solution of acid a dilute acid that's safe to handle in the classroom

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Either way, founders need to be careful and collaborate with their attorney and CPA to help make sure that the terms and the amount of capital being raised will not overly dilute their ownership allocation in their company.

Yec, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 Will resemblance to Lyriq benefit both cars, or dilute the Celestiq’s impact?

Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 22 July 2022 Our ease-of-use tests include evaluating how easy the spray triggers are to press or the bulk all-purpose cleaners are to dilute.

Carolyn Forté, Good Housekeeping, 27 June 2022 The company, doing business as American Dairy Queen Corp., argued the spring water label likely would cause customer confusion and dilute the value of its Blizzard brand.

Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 20 June 2022 Make sure the skin is completely dry before deodorant application, as moisture can dilute the product.

Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 June 2022 Will the rush into these stocks dilute climate ambitions, which already needed to be executed on an impossibly tight timeline?

Julia Horowitz, CNN, 8 June 2022 Protect yourself and your lungs properly, then dilute one-half cup of bleach with about one gallon of water and pour it down the affected drain.

Amy Mitchell, Country Living, 7 June 2022 Immigration was a political taboo for decades, with Japan’s right wing airing concerns that an influx of foreigners would dilute the country’s ethnic homogeneity and culture.

Claire Parker, Washington Post, 3 June 2022

Adjective

For example, Wilson’s team is exploring whether dilute acids speed up weathering.

Robert F. Service, Science | AAAS, 3 Sep. 2020 The company reported a net loss during the first quarter of $3.9 million, or 11 cents diluted loss per share, compared to a net income of $4.3 million, or 12 cents dilute earnings per share over the same period last year.

Paul Takahashi, Houston Chronicle, 5 June 2018 Tests pick it up even in dilute wastewater,'' the story reports.

Bob Warren, NOLA.com, 15 Apr. 2018 Of the plants previously watered with very dilute vinegar, 70 percent survived while almost none of those that were given other acids or only water did.

Carolyln Wilke, sacbee, 30 June 2017 A dilute sample is when a player drinks so much water, the urine test administered is ineffective because of the excess water consumption.

Doug Lesmerises, cleveland.com, 16 May 2017 Dallas Cowboys Bob’s pick: Jabril Peppers, DB/LB, Michigan Comment: A dilute sample on a drug test might cause some teams pause about Peppers.

Jayson Jenks, The Seattle Times, 27 Apr. 2017 Cincinnati: LB Reuben Foster, Alabama (6-0, 229) — A dilute sample at the combine?

Jerry Mcdonald, The Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2017 These works contained a very dilute formaldehyde solution that was contained within sealed tanks.

Christopher D. Shea, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2016 See More

单词	dilute
释义	dilute 1 of 2 verb di·lute dī-ˈlüt də- diluted; diluting transitive verb 1 : attenuate dilute the power of the mayoralty diluting the quality of the finished product 2 : to make thinner or more liquid by admixture diluted the bleach with water diluting juice with water 3 : to diminish the strength, flavor, or brilliance of (something) by or as if by admixture dilute a color But spreading the light out also dilutes it … Michael Zeilik and John Gaustad 4 : to decrease the per share value of (common stock) by increasing the total number of shares diluter noun or dilutor dī-ˈlü-tər də- dilutive dī-ˈlü-tiv də- adjective dilute 2 of 2 adjective : weak, diluted a dilute acid solution diluteness noun Synonyms Verb adulterate cut extend lace sophisticate thin water down weaken Adjective diluted thin thinned washy watery weak weakened See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb You can dilute the medicine with water. The hiring of the new CEO diluted the power of the company's president. diluting the quality of our products Adjective a dilute solution of acid a dilute acid that's safe to handle in the classroom Recent Examples on the Web Verb Either way, founders need to be careful and collaborate with their attorney and CPA to help make sure that the terms and the amount of capital being raised will not overly dilute their ownership allocation in their company. Yec, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 Will resemblance to Lyriq benefit both cars, or dilute the Celestiq’s impact? Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 22 July 2022 Our ease-of-use tests include evaluating how easy the spray triggers are to press or the bulk all-purpose cleaners are to dilute. Carolyn Forté, Good Housekeeping, 27 June 2022 The company, doing business as American Dairy Queen Corp., argued the spring water label likely would cause customer confusion and dilute the value of its Blizzard brand. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 20 June 2022 Make sure the skin is completely dry before deodorant application, as moisture can dilute the product. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 June 2022 Will the rush into these stocks dilute climate ambitions, which already needed to be executed on an impossibly tight timeline? Julia Horowitz, CNN, 8 June 2022 Protect yourself and your lungs properly, then dilute one-half cup of bleach with about one gallon of water and pour it down the affected drain. Amy Mitchell, Country Living, 7 June 2022 Immigration was a political taboo for decades, with Japan’s right wing airing concerns that an influx of foreigners would dilute the country’s ethnic homogeneity and culture. Claire Parker, Washington Post, 3 June 2022 Adjective For example, Wilson’s team is exploring whether dilute acids speed up weathering. Robert F. Service, Science \| AAAS, 3 Sep. 2020 The company reported a net loss during the first quarter of $3.9 million, or 11 cents diluted loss per share, compared to a net income of $4.3 million, or 12 cents dilute earnings per share over the same period last year. Paul Takahashi, Houston Chronicle, 5 June 2018 Tests pick it up even in dilute wastewater,'' the story reports. Bob Warren, NOLA.com, 15 Apr. 2018 Of the plants previously watered with very dilute vinegar, 70 percent survived while almost none of those that were given other acids or only water did. Carolyln Wilke, sacbee, 30 June 2017 A dilute sample is when a player drinks so much water, the urine test administered is ineffective because of the excess water consumption. Doug Lesmerises, cleveland.com, 16 May 2017 Dallas Cowboys Bob’s pick: Jabril Peppers, DB/LB, Michigan Comment: A dilute sample on a drug test might cause some teams pause about Peppers. Jayson Jenks, The Seattle Times, 27 Apr. 2017 Cincinnati: LB Reuben Foster, Alabama (6-0, 229) — A dilute sample at the combine? Jerry Mcdonald, The Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2017 These works contained a very dilute formaldehyde solution that was contained within sealed tanks. Christopher D. Shea, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2016 See More Word History Etymology Verb and Adjective Latin dilutus, past participle of diluere to wash away, dilute, from di- + lavere to wash — more at lye First Known Use Verb circa 1575, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Adjective 1605, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition dilute verb di·lute dī-ˈlüt də- diluted; diluting : to make thinner or more liquid by adding something Mom diluted the punch with water. Medical Definition dilute 1 of 2 transitive verb di·lute dī-ˈlüt, də- diluted; diluting : to make thinner or more liquid by admixture dilute 2 of 2 adjective : of relatively low strength or concentration a dilute solution Legal Definition dilute transitive verb di·lute dī-ˈlüt, də- diluted; diluting : to cause dilution of dilute 1 of 2 adjective 1 as in diluted not containing very much of some important element a dilute acid that's safe to handle in the classroom Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance diluted thinned thin weak weakened washy watery adulterated watered-down Antonyms & Near Antonyms strong rich concentrated enriched fortified condensed evaporated full-bodied See More 2 as in thinned containing foreign or lower-grade substances a dilute solution of ammonia Synonyms & Similar Words diluted thinned polluted mixed blended contaminated tainted alloyed adulterated adulterate combined impure weakened compounded soiled incorporated sullied unfiltered dirtied corrupted debased besmirched spoiled merged unclarified intermixed befouled fouled defiled mingled maculate intermingled commingled bemired coalesced unrefined cheapened maculated begrimed doctored Antonyms & Near Antonyms pure undiluted unmixed fine unadulterated concentrated uncontaminated unalloyed untainted plain unpolluted filtered purified strong refined uncut straight neat ultrapure sterile uncombined clarified clean pasteurized ultrarefined sterilized stainless unsullied spotless immaculate unsoiled See More dilute 2 of 2 verb as in to pollute 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 Synonyms & Similar Words pollute load weaken infect poison cut thin adulterate dirty manipulate spoil taint extend contaminate water down degrade soil sophisticate sully lace cheapen debase misrepresent attenuate defile temper corrupt moderate befoul falsify foul counterfeit qualify spike envenom fudge fake doctor tamper (with) Antonyms & Near Antonyms enrich strengthen fortify reinforce augment supplement fertilize purify improve reenforce enhance refine decontaminate clarify distill better richen clean purge cleanse concentrate leach distil flush filter lard compact pasteurize condense See More
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