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Dilution

/daɪˈljuːʃən/ · noun

Meaning

The process of making something dilute..

Definitions by Sense

  1. The process of making something dilute.
  2. A solution that has had additional solvent, such as water, added to it into order to make it less concentrated.
  3. The process of bringing in unskilled workers to replace skilled ones, for example during wartime.
  4. (finance) Ellipsis of share dilution.
  5. (copyright law) Ellipsis of trademark dilution.

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Synonyms for dilution

diluting

Antonyms for dilution

concentration

Related Words

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What does dilution mean?

Dilution means The process of making something dilute..

What is a synonym for dilution?

Common synonyms include diluting.

What is the opposite of dilution?

Possible antonyms include concentration.

How do you use dilution in a sentence?

Use dilution where its definition matches the intended context.

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