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dilute
Universal Words
verb, adjective
verb [VN]
1 ~ sth (with sth) to make a liquid weaker by adding water or another liquid to it
SYNWATERDOWN:
The paint can be diluted with water to make a lighter shade.
2 to make sth weaker or less effective
SYNWATERDOWN:
Large classes dilute the quality of education that children receive.
dilution noun [U]:
the dilution of sewage * This is a serious dilution of their election promises.
adjective (also diluted) (of a liquid) made weaker by adding water or another substance:
a dilute acid / solution
