dilute — to make a liquid weaker by adding water or another liquid
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make a liquid weaker by adding water or another liquid
Pronunciation (IPA): /daɪˈluːt/
Example Sentences
- My mom dilutes my coffee so much that it tastes like brown water with trust issues.
- The company's decision to hire too many managers diluted the decision-making process.
- He diluted his strong political message to appeal to moderate voters.
dilute
VERB[/daɪˈluːt/]
to make a liquid weaker by adding water or another liquid
The bartender dilutes the strong syrup with sparkling water before serving.
The chemist diluted the acid before the experiment.
They diluted the polluted water with clean water before using a substitute filter.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'dilutus', the past participle of 'diluere', meaning 'to wash away' or 'to dissolve'. This comes from the prefix 'dis-' (apart) combined with 'luere' (to wash or loosen).
Breakdown
dis- (apart) + -lute (from Latin luere, to wash) = dilute (to make weaker by adding liquid)
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📝Examples
“My mom dilutes my coffee so much that it tastes like brown water with trust issues.”
“The company's decision to hire too many managers diluted the decision-making process.”
“He diluted his strong political message to appeal to moderate voters.”
“The bartender accidentally diluted my expensive whiskey - I paid for premium but got water therapy!”
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