dilution
|di/lu/tion|
/daɪˈluːʃən/
(dilute)
making thinner or weaker
Etymology
'dilution' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'dilutio,' where 'di-' meant 'apart' and 'luere' meant 'to wash.'
'dilutio' transformed into the French word 'dilution,' and eventually became the modern English word 'dilution' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to wash apart,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'making a liquid less concentrated.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of making a liquid less concentrated by adding more liquid, usually water.
The dilution of the solution made it less potent.
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Noun 2
a reduction in the value or power of something.
The dilution of the brand's image affected its market position.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40