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diluent

/ˈdɪl.jʊ.ənt/

/ˈdɪl.ju.ənt/

Translations

diluentnoun

diluents

/ˈdɪl.jʊ.ənt/

/ˈdɪl.ju.ənt/

The chemist added a diluent to the solution to decrease its concentration.

Химик добавил разбавитель в раствор, чтобы уменьшить его концентрацию.

Synonyms

diluting agent

diluentadjective

more diluent

Comp.

most diluent

Super.

/ˈdɪl.ju.ənt/

/ˈdaɪl.ju.ənt/

Used in technical/medical contexts meaning 'serving to dilute; diluting'.

Synonyms

diluentnoun

A substance used to dilute or reduce the concentration of another substance.

The chemist added a diluent to the solution to decrease its concentration.

A volatile solvent or liquid specifically used to reduce the viscosity of paints, varnishes, or similar coatings, making them easier to apply.

Before spraying, the technician mixed a diluent with the paint to reach the correct flow.

diluentadjective

Serving to dilute; having the property of reducing the concentration or viscosity of another substance.

A small amount of diluent acid was added to moderate the reaction.