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Vocabulary Entry
dilute
|verb • adjective
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V
verb
To make a liquid less concentrated by adding more liquid.
Example Sentences
"You can dilute the paint with water to achieve a lighter color."
"The scientist decided to dilute the chemical solution for safety reasons."
"If the juice is too strong, you can dilute it with some soda."
A
adjective
Having been made less concentrated; weakened.
Example Sentences
"Dilute solutions are less effective in chemical reactions."
"The dilute acid solution was safe to handle in the lab."
"Dilute coffee doesn’t have the rich flavor that many people prefer."