CEFR B2

dilution

noun

Meaning

The act or process of making a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water or another liquid.

Examples

The dilution of the acid is necessary before it can be used.
Too much dilution can ruin the flavor of the concentrate.

Synonyms: weakening, thinning, attenuation, reduction

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dilution (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /daɪˈluːʃən/

Definition

The act or process of making a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water or another liquid.

Examples

The dilution of the acid is necessary before it can be used.
Too much dilution can ruin the flavor of the concentrate.
We need to perform a dilution of the sample to get an accurate reading.

How to Use dilution

dilution of (prepositional phrase): Indicates what is being made weaker or less concentrated. — "The dilution of the bleach is important for safe cleaning."

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