Dilute Meaning in English
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Definition
To make a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water or another liquid. It can also mean to make something less strong or effective.
Usage & Nuances
Common with liquids ("dilute juice/paint") but also abstract ("dilute the message"). Slightly formal in technical/scientific use. Not for making a solid mixture weaker (use 'weaken').
Spanish: diluirPortuguese (BR): diluirPortuguese (PT): diluirChinese (Simplified): 稀释Chinese (Traditional): 稀釋Hindi: पतला करना - कमजोर करनाArabic: يخففBengali: পাতলা করা - দুর্বল করাRussian: разбавлять - ослаблятьJapanese: 薄める - 弱めるVietnamese: pha loãng - làm giảmKorean: 희석하다 - 약화시키다Turkish: seyreltmek - zayıflatmakUrdu: پتلا کرنا - کمزور کرناIndonesian: mengencerkan - mengurangi kekuatan
Example Sentences
Please dilute the orange juice with some water.
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Doctors sometimes dilute strong medicines before use.
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If the paint is too thick, you can dilute it with water.
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Adding too much water will dilute the flavor of your soup.
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They tried to dilute the impact of the news by releasing it late at night.
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Don’t dilute your achievements—be proud of what you’ve done!
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