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dilute

UK
/daɪˈljuːt/
US
/daɪˈlut/

Translations

diluteverb
diluted
Past Simple
diluted
Past Participle
diluting
Gerund
UK
/daɪˈluːt/
US
/daɪˈlut/
She diluted the juice with water to make it less sweet.
Elle a dilué le jus avec de l’eau pour le rendre moins sucré.
Synonyms
thin
water down
attenuate
reduce
lessen
weak
Antonyms
concentrate
diluteadjective
more dilute
Comp.
most dilute
Super.
UK
/daɪˈljuːt/
US
/daɪˈlut/
The dilute solution was less effective than the concentrated one.
La solution diluée était moins efficace que la solution concentrée.
atténuéS’emploie pour une intensité ou une force affaiblie.
The artist's use of dilute colors gave the painting a soft, ethereal quality.
L’usage de couleurs atténuées par l’artiste donnait au tableau une qualité douce et éthérée.
Additional translations
délavéSe dit surtout des couleurs ou des teintes, avec l’idée d’une faible intensité.
Synonyms
diluted
watered-down
weak
watery
thin
attenuated
insipid
bland
feeble
pale
mild
low-strength
reduced

Definitions

diluteverb
To make a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent to it.
She diluted the juice with water to make it less sweet.
To lessen the strength, force, or purity of something.
The company diluted its brand by expanding into too many unrelated markets.
To reduce the ownership percentage or value of existing shares by issuing additional stock.
By issuing new shares, the company diluted the stakes of existing investors.
diluteadjective
Having a reduced concentration or strength, often by the addition of water or another solvent.
The dilute solution was less effective than the concentrated one.
Lacking in intensity or potency; weakened.
The artist's use of dilute colors gave the painting a soft, ethereal quality.
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