dilutant
|di/lu/tant|
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/daɪˈluːtənt/
substance to thin
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dilutant' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'diluere,' where 'di-' meant 'apart' and 'luere' meant 'to wash.'
Historical Evolution
'diluere' transformed into the French word 'diluer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'dilute,' from which 'dilutant' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to wash apart,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a substance used to dilute.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a substance used to dilute or thin another substance.
The chemist added a dilutant to the solution to decrease its concentration.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41