Dilution Meaning
/daɪˈljuːʃən/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe process of making something dilute.
nounA solution that has had additional solvent, such as water, added to it into order to make it less concentrated.
Sentence Examples
The stock got creamed when they got wind of the dilution.
Our chemistry lesson yesterday was about dilution of acids and bases.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The nurse prepared a ____ of the medication before injection.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The stock got creamed when they got wind of the ____.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English dilute Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -tiō Latin -ātiōlbor. Old French -ationbor. Middle English -acioun English -ation English -ion English dilution From dilute + -ion.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The nurse prepared a ____ of the medication before injection.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The stock got creamed when they got wind of the ____.