noun ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The process of making something dilute. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   weakening (reducing the concentration) by the addition of water or a thinner wordnet
3. 3
   A solution that has had additional solvent, such as water, added to it into order to make it less concentrated. countable, uncountable
4. 4
   a diluted solution wordnet
5. 5
   The process of bringing in unskilled workers to replace skilled ones, for example during wartime. countable, uncountable

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6. 6
   Ellipsis of share dilution. abbreviation, alt-of, countable, ellipsis, uncountable
7. 7
   Ellipsis of trademark dilution. abbreviation, alt-of, countable, ellipsis, uncountable

Synonyms

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abatementairinessattritionbroadcastbroadcastingcorruption

Antonyms

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concentration

Example

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"The stock got creamed when they got wind of the dilution."

Related phrases

coat color dilution lethalisotope dilutionisotopic dilution

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