DILUTE


Meaning of DILUTE in English

I. verb

to make less strong or concentrated

dilute acid

Synonyms: cut, thin, weaken

Related Word: moderate, qualify, temper; deliquesce, liquefy; alter, modify

Contrasted words: enrich, fortify, richen, upgrade; condense, densify, evaporate, thicken

Antonyms: concentrate

II. adjective

of relatively low strength or concentration

dilute acid

Synonyms: diluted, thin, washy, watered-down, waterish, watery, weak

Related Word: reduced; adulterated, sophisticated; impaired, impoverished, weakened

Contrasted words: condensed, densified, thickened

Antonyms: concentrated

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