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dilute

[dɪˈluːt]

dilute Definition

  • 1make (a liquid) thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent to it
  • 2reduce the strength or effectiveness of (something)

Using dilute: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dilute" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The juice was too sweet, so I diluted it with water.

  • Example

    He diluted the paint with turpentine to make it lighter.

  • Example

    The company's profits were diluted by the addition of new shareholders.

dilute Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dilute

Antonyms for dilute

Phrases with dilute

  • a solution that has a low concentration of solute

    Example

    The chemist prepared a dilute solution of hydrochloric acid.

  • an acid that has been mixed with water to reduce its concentration

    Example

    The student added water to the concentrated sulfuric acid to make a dilute acid solution.

  • to lessen the effect or influence of something

    Example

    The new regulations will dilute the impact of the previous laws.

Origins of dilute

from Latin 'dilutus', meaning 'washed away'

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Summary: dilute in Brief

To 'dilute' [dɪˈluːt] means to make a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent to it. It can also mean to reduce the strength or effectiveness of something. Examples include 'The juice was too sweet, so I diluted it with water.' and 'The company's profits were diluted by the addition of new shareholders.' 'Dilute' extends into phrases like 'dilute solution,' and 'dilute the impact,' which means to lessen the effect or influence of something.