diluter
|di/lu/ter|
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/daɪˈluːtər/
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/daɪˈljuːtə/
(dilute)
making thinner or weaker
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dilute' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'dilutus,' where 'di-' meant 'apart' and 'luere' meant 'to wash.'
Historical Evolution
'dilutus' transformed into the French word 'diluer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'dilute' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to wash apart,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to make a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a substance used to dilute another substance, reducing its concentration.
The chemist added a diluter to the solution to decrease its potency.
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Last updated: 2025/01/17 06:46