Dilute

English

Verb

Dilute (third-person singular simple present Dilutes, present participle diluting, simple past and past participle diluted)

1. (transitive) To make thinner by adding solvent to a solution; especially by adding water.
2. (transitive) To weaken, especially by adding a foreign substance.
3. (transitive, stock market) To cause the value of individual shares to decrease by increasing the total number of shares.

Adjective

Dilute (comparative more Dilute, superlative most Dilute)

1. Having a low concentration.

   Clean the panel with a dilute, neutral cleaner.

2. Weak; reduced in strength due to dilution, diluted.

Synonyms for Dilute

weak, thin, watery, reduced.

Antonyms for Dilute

strong, full strength, concentrated, rich, thick.

Thesaurus

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