diluent

[ dil-yoo-uh nt ]
/ ˈdɪl yu ənt /

adjective

serving to dilute; diluting.

noun

a diluting substance.

Origin of diluent

1715–25; < Latin dīluent- (stem of dīluēns), present participle of dīluere to dilute; see -ent

Words nearby diluent

dilly bag, dilly-dally, dillydally, diltiazem, diltiazem hydrochloride, diluent, dilute, dilution, diluvial, diluvialism, diluvium

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British Dictionary definitions for diluent

diluent
/ (ˈdɪljʊənt) /

adjective

causing dilution or serving to dilute

noun

a substance used for or causing dilution

Word Origin for diluent

C18: from Latin dīluēns dissolving; see dilute

Medical definitions for diluent

diluent
[ dĭl′yōō-ənt ]

adj.

Serving to dilute.

n.

A substance that dilutes the strength of a solution or mixture.