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adj
Diluting; making thinner or weaker by admixture, especially of water.
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noun
That which dilutes.
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noun
A solvent or other liquid preparation used to dilute a sample prior to testing.
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Qualifier: analytical chemistry
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noun
An agent used for effecting dilution of the blood; a weak drink.
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Topics: medicine, sciences
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noun
a diluting agent
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: dilutant, thinner
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Broader terms: agent
History
Latin diluens, from diluere. See dilute.
Across languages
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