| 释义 |
di·lu·tion
\dī]ˈlüshən, də̇] also ]lˈyü-\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: dilute (I) + -ion
1.
a. : the act of diluting or the state of being diluted
< the dilution of paint with thinner >
< the sermon was a weak dilution of familiar ideas >
b. : one that is diluted : a diluted substance
< lower dilutions of serum showing no agglutination >
2. : the breakdown of skilled jobs or operations into separate processes requiring little or no skill to perform
3. : the process of disposing of sewage by allowing it to mix with a large volume of water
4. : a reduction in value of a corporation's shares occurring when new shares are issued without the receipt of full consideration |