DILUENT


Meaning of DILUENT in English

I. ˈdilyəwənt noun

( -s )

Etymology: Latin diluent-, diluens, present participle of diluere to wash away, dilute

: a diluting agent: as

a. : a volatile liquid (as toluene) used along with solvents in coating materials (as cellulose lacquers) especially for reducing the cost — compare thinner b

b. : an inert substance (as powdered talc) added to a mixture especially for reducing the concentration of active ingredients (as in an insecticidal dust) — compare extender 1, filler 1a(1)

II. adjective

Etymology: Latin diluent-, diluens, present participle of diluere

: making thinner or less concentrated by admixture : diluting

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