Pronunciation: /daɪˈlut/
verb to make a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent
A1 I dilute my orange juice with water.
A2 It is important to dilute the cleaning solution before use.
B1 The chef diluted the sauce with some broth to make it less thick.
B2 The company decided to dilute its shares to attract more investors.
C1 The artist used water to dilute the paint and create a lighter shade.
C2 In order to achieve the desired consistency, the scientist had to carefully dilute the solution.
adjective having been made weaker in force, content, or value by the addition of something else
A1 The dilute solution was safe for children to drink.
A2 She added water to dilute the strong coffee.
B1 The company decided to dilute its shares to raise more capital.
B2 The artist used various techniques to dilute the colors in the painting.
C1 The politician's message became dilute after being repeated too many times.
C2 The scientist conducted experiments to determine the best way to dilute the chemical solution.
formal It is important to dilute the solution to the correct concentration before conducting the experiment.
informal Make sure you dilute the juice before serving it to guests.
slang I always dilute my drinks with a little bit of water to make them last longer.
figurative His presence in the meeting diluted the impact of the important announcement.
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