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dilution

[ dih-loo-shuhn, dahy- ]

noun

  1. the act of diluting or the state of being diluted.
  2. something diluted.


dilution

/ daɪˈluːʃən /

noun

  1. the act of diluting or state of being diluted
  2. a diluted solution


dilution

/ dĭ-lo̅o̅shən /

  1. The process of making a substance less concentrated by adding a solvent, such as water.


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Other Words From

  • anti·di·lution adjective
  • nondi·lution noun
  • over·di·lution noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of dilution1

First recorded in 1640–50; dilute + -ion

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Example Sentences

“It was a campaign about the things the people are suffering from and the fear of cultural dilution,” he said.

One drop of the serum is then added to nine drops of normal salt solution, making a dilution of 1:10.

The dilution can be more accurately made in the leukocyte pipet of the Thoma-Zeiss instrument.

Distilled water may be used for dilution, but is more liable to cause error.

Goodale begins with five drops of that dilution that just fails to cause a skin reaction.

Koessler's theoretical initial dose of rag weed extract is one drop of the weakest dilution that will just redden the conjunctiva.

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