dī]ˈlüshən, də̇] also ]lˈyü-\ noun
( -s )
Etymology: dilute (I) + -ion
1.
a. : the act of diluting or the state of being diluted
the dilution of paint with thinner
the sermon was a weak dilution of familiar ideas
b. : one that is diluted : a diluted substance
lower dilutions of serum showing no agglutination
2. : the breakdown of skilled jobs or operations into separate processes requiring little or no skill to perform
3. : the process of disposing of sewage by allowing it to mix with a large volume of water
4. : a reduction in value of a corporation's shares occurring when new shares are issued without the receipt of full consideration