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diluent
[ dil-yoo-uhnt ]
adjective
- serving to dilute; diluting.
noun
- a diluting substance.
diluent
/ ˈdɪljʊənt /
adjective
- causing dilution or serving to dilute
noun
- a substance used for or causing dilution
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of diluent1
Example Sentences
Perna already directed the distribution of alcohol wipes, diluent, syringes and needles, which are needed to administer the vaccine, ahead of the actual doses in order to expedite the process.
In some instances it would be advantageous to have prepared diluent on hand for use at any time.
For detonating dynamite, guncotton, &c. , it is generally employed without admixture of a diluent.
Nitrogen, which constitutes about four fifths of its volume, has been supposed to act as a mere diluent to the oxygen.
In fact, nitrogen seems to act in the animal economy purely as a diluent or vehicle for the administration of oxygen.
Or, in determining its percentage composition when the amount of fat, protein, carbohydrate and diluent is given.
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