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Vocabulary Entry
dilution
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The process of making a substance less concentrated.
Example Sentences
"The dilution of the solution made it safer to handle."
"After the dilution, the chemical reaction was easier to observe."
"Excess water is often used in the dilution of strong acids."
V
verb
To make a liquid thinner or weaker by adding more liquid.
Example Sentences
"Please dilute the medicine with water before giving it."
"The scientist decided to dilute the sample to better analyze its components."
"You should dilute the paint with water for a lighter shade."