dilution

[ dih-loo-shuhn, dahy- ]

noun

1. the act of diluting or the state of being diluted.
2. something diluted.

dilution

/ daɪˈluːʃən /

noun

1. the act of diluting or state of being diluted
2. a diluted solution

dilution

/ dĭ-lo̅o̅′shən /

1. The process of making a substance less concentrated by adding a solvent, such as water.

Other Words From

• anti·di·lution adjective
• nondi·lution noun
• over·di·lution noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of dilution¹

First recorded in 1640–50; dilute + -ion

Example Sentences

“It is in the dilution of a million and one tiny little things, particularly in intensive care.”

From BBC

The rationale for the package “does not in our view adequately consider dilution and its long-lasting effects on disinterested shareholders,” Glass Lewis wrote.

From Seattle Times

The dilution of the labeled lactate and glucose by incoming, unlabeled dietary glucose allowed them to establish the kinetics, that is, the appearance, disappearance and clearance of blood lactate and glucose.

From Science Daily

These diamond devices -- just a few millimeters square -- are housed inside dilution refrigeration units that reach temperatures of -459 Fahrenheit.

From Science Daily

Cells that frequently engage in cell division, like progenitor cells, can dispose of protein aggregates through dilution.

From Science Daily