CEFR B1

diluted

adjective

Meaning

Made weaker by the addition of water or another substance.

Examples

The paint was diluted with turpentine to create a wash effect.
His once-fierce criticism was diluted by his later praise.

Synonyms: weakened, thinned, attenuated

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diluted (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /daɪˈluːtɪd/

Definition

Made weaker by the addition of water or another substance.

Examples

The paint was diluted with turpentine to create a wash effect.
His once-fierce criticism was diluted by his later praise.
The diluted solution is safe for household use.

How to Use diluted

dilute with (prepositional phrase): To make weaker by adding a liquid or substance. — "She diluted the cordial with water."

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