diluting

UK
/daɪˈluːtɪŋ/
US
/daɪˈlutɪŋ/

Translations

dilutingnoun
Gerund used as an uncountable noun.
The diluting of the sample improved the accuracy of the measurement.
La dilution de l’échantillon a amélioré la précision de la mesure.
dilutinggerund / present participle
UK
/daɪˈluːtɪŋ/
US
/daɪˈluːtɪŋ/
More precise classification for adjective derived from present participle.
diluantSe dit d’un produit, d’une solution ou d’un agent qui sert à rendre un liquide moins concentré.
The diluting solution was added to the paint to achieve a lighter shade.
La solution diluante a été ajoutée à la peinture pour obtenir une teinte plus claire.
Additional translations
dilutifEmploi surtout technique ou soutenu pour ce qui réduit l’intensité, la force ou l’efficacité d’un effet.
diluteverb

diluting

Gerund

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.

Definitions

dilutingnoun
The act or process of making a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent.
The diluting of the sample improved the accuracy of the measurement.
dilutinggerund / present participle
Making a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent.
The diluting solution was added to the paint to achieve a lighter shade.
Reducing the strength, force, or effectiveness of something.
The diluting effect of the new policy made the original regulations less impactful.
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.