Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dilution
noun
/dɪlˈjuːʃən/
Definition
The process of making a liquid thinner or less concentrated by adding more liquid.
Examples
- The dilution of the chemical solution made it safer to handle.
- After dilution, the paint was easier to apply.
- The dilution of the beverage enhanced its refreshment quality.
Meaning
Dilution refers to the act of reducing the strength or concentration of a substance, typically by mixing it with another substance, like water.
Synonyms
- weakening
- reduction
- thinning
- attenuation
