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
- attenuate
- weaken
- water down
- thin out
- reduce
Antonyms for dilute
- concentrate
- strengthen
Phrases with dilute
dilute solution
a solution that has a low concentration of solute
Example
The chemist prepared a dilute solution of hydrochloric acid.
dilute 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.
dilute the impact
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'
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.
