dilute

dilute

 [di-lo̳t´]

to make a mixture or solution less concentrated by adding a fluid.

di·lute (dil.),

(dī-lūt'),

1. To reduce a solution or mixture in concentration, strength, quality, or purity.

2. Diluted; denoting a solution or mixture so effected.

[L. di-luo, to wash away, dilute]

dilute

[dilo̅o̅t′, dī′lo̅o̅t]

Etymology: L, diluere, to wash

1 adj, pertaining to a solution that contains a relatively small amount of solute in proportion to solvent.

2 v, to make a more concentrated solution less concentrated.

dilute

verb To weaken the potency of a factor or chemical in a solution by adding more solute, vehicle or diluent.

dilute

verb To weaken the potency of a thing by adding more vehicle or diluent. See Single molecular dilution.

di·lute

(di-lūt')

1. To reduce the concentration, strength, quality, or purity of a solution or mixture.

2. Diluted; denoting a solution or mixture so altered.

[L. di-luo, to wash away, dilute]

dilute

to make a substance less concentrated by the addition of water or other solvent.

Dilute

A solution that has comparatively more fluid in it, relative to the quantity of solute.

Mentioned in: Diabetes Insipidus

di·lute

(dil.) (di-lūt')

1. To reduce a solution or mixture in concentration, strength, quality, or purity.

2. Diluted; denoting a solution or mixture so effected.

[L. di-luo, to wash away, dilute]