dilute (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /daɪˈluːt/
Definition
To make a liquid weaker or thinner by adding water or another liquid.
Examples
You should dilute the bleach before using it on the stains.
The strong coffee was diluted with milk.
The paint needs to be diluted to the correct consistency.
How to Use dilute
- dilute with (prepositional phrase)
- To make a liquid weaker by adding a specific substance. — "Dilute the concentrate with three parts water."
- dilute the effect (collocation)
- To lessen the impact or significance of something. — "The apology did little to dilute the effect of his harsh words."
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