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/
Korean meaning: 희석하다, 묽게 하다
Korean pronunciation: 다이**룻**
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.
🎤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).
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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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