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to dilute
01
to make a solution or mixture weaker or less concentrated by adding more liquid
Transitive: to dilute a solution or mixture
Examples
To make it more palatable, you can dilute the juice with water.
The chef is diluting the sauce to achieve the desired consistency.
02
to make something less forceful, potent, or intense by adding additional elements or substances
Transitive: to dilute an abstract entity or quality
Examples
The teacher suggested adding more examples to dilute the complex theory and make it more understandable for the students.
The author resisted any attempt to dilute the impact of the novel, maintaining the integrity of the original storyline.
dilute
01
made thinner or weaker in strength, concentration, or purity
Examples
The chemist used a dilute solution of acid for safety.
The coffee tasted weak and dilute.
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