dilute
[ dih-loot, dahy-; adjective dahy-loot ]
/ dɪˈlut, daɪ-; adjective ˈdaɪ lut /
verb (used with object), di·lut·ed, di·lut·ing.
to make (a liquid) thinner or weaker by the addition of water or the like.
to make fainter, as a color.
to reduce the strength, force, or efficiency of by admixture.
verb (used without object), di·lut·ed, di·lut·ing.
to become diluted.
adjective
reduced in strength, as a chemical by admixture; weak: a dilute solution.
Origin of dilute
1545–55; < Latin
dīlūtus washed away, dissolved (past participle of
dīluere), equivalent to
dī-
di-2 +
-lūtus, combining form of
lautus (
lav(ere) to wash +
-tus past participle suffix)
OTHER WORDS FROM dilute
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Example sentences from the Web for undiluted
British Dictionary definitions for undiluted (1 of 2)
undiluted
/ (ˌʌndaɪˈluːtɪd) /
adjective
not diluted with water or any other liquid
undiluted fruit juice
not moderated or qualified in any way
expressing undiluted pleasure
British Dictionary definitions for undiluted (2 of 2)
dilute
/ (daɪˈluːt) /
verb
to make or become less concentrated, esp by adding water or a thinner
to make or become weaker in force, effect, etc
he diluted his story
adjective
chem
- (of a solution, suspension, mixture, etc) having a low concentration or a concentration that has been reduced by admixture
- (of a substance) present in solution, esp a weak solution in waterdilute acetic acid
Derived forms of dilute
dilutee, noun diluter, nounWord Origin for dilute
C16: from Latin
dīluere, from
dis- apart +
-luere, from
lavāre to wash
Medical definitions for undiluted
dilute
[ dī-lōōt′, dĭ- ]
v.
To reduce a solution or mixture in concentration, quality, strength, or purity, as by adding water.
adj.
Thinned or weakened by diluting.