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

Then there’s the dilution issue.

From Los Angeles Times

“The city commission’s custom or policy of appointing disproportionately few blacks to committees is a clear reflection of the at-large election system’s dilution of blacks’ influence and participation,” Pittman ruled.

From Slate

The CEO of AMC, the theater chain whose shares soared during the pandemic because of a Reddit-fueled buying spree, defended issuing new shares: “Now, if you thought — well, dilution is bad. Then, you were wrong, because foolish dilution is bad. Smart dilution is smart. And our share price went up.”

From Salon

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