1. To reduce a solution or mixture in concentration, strength, quality, or purity. 2. Diluted; denoting a solution or mixture so effected. [L. di-luo, to wash away, d.]
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di·lute dī-'lüt, də- vt, di·lut·ed; di·lut·ing to make thinner or more liquid by admixture
di·lut·er also di·lu·tor -ər n
dilute adj of relatively low strength or concentration <a \dilute solution>
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di·lute (di-l
tґ) [L. diluere to wash] to make something less concentrated, such as by adding fluid to a mixture or solution.
Medical dictionary. 2011.