v. & adj.
--v.tr.
1. reduce the strength of (a fluid) by adding water or another solvent.
2 weaken or reduce the strength or forcefulness of, esp. by adding something.
--adj. also 1 (esp. of a fluid) diluted, weakened.
2 (of a colour) washed out; low in saturation.
3 Chem. a (of a solution) having relatively low concentration of solute. b (of a substance) in solution (dilute sulphuric acid).
Derivatives:
diluter n. dilution n.
Etymology: L diluere dilut- (as DI-(2), luere wash)