dilution in English
- dilution⇄dilution, noun.
1. the act of diluting.
2. the fact or state of being diluted.
Ex. Dilution ... with some solvent, such as alcohol, results in extremely high yields of the radioactive element (D. G. Tuck).
3. something diluted.
dilution in Sindhi سنڌي
dilution in Telugu తెలుగు
Dilution
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
/daɪˈluːʃən/, /dɪˈluːʃən/
Definitions
- The process of making a substance weaker or less concentrated by adding another substance, usually a liquid.
- A reduction in the value or power of something, such as shares in a company.
Usage Examples
- "The dilution of the solution made it less effective."
- "Stockholders were concerned about the dilution of their shares after the company issued more stock."
Etymology
Derived from Latin "diluere" meaning "to wash away, dissolve" and later adapted into English via Middle French.
Synonyms
- Weakening
- Thinning
- Reduction
Antonyms
- Concentration
- Strengthening
- Intensification
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| French | dilution | /di.ly.sjɔ̃/ |
| Spanish | dilución | /di.luˈθjon/ |
| German | Verdünnung | /fɛɐ̯ˈdʏnʊŋ/ |
| Hindi | पतलापन (patlapan) | /pət̪lɑːpən/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 稀释 | /xī shì/ |
| Russian | разбавление | /rəzˈbavlʲɪ.nʲɪje/ |
| Japanese | 希釈 | /ki.shaku/ |
| Arabic | تخفيف | /takhfif/ |
| Portuguese | diluição | /dʒi.lwiˈsɐ̃w̃/ |
| Korean | 희석 | /huiseok/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
American English: /daɪˈluːʃən/
British English: /dɪˈluːʃən/
Historical Usage
Used since the 16th century to describe the act of making a liquid weaker. Later applied in financial and legal contexts.
Cultural Nuances
In finance, dilution refers to the reduction in shareholder value. In science, it describes a process of decreasing concentration.
More Information
Scientific Context: Commonly used in chemistry when a solution is weakened by adding solvent.
Financial Context: Refers to the decrease in ownership percentage when additional shares are issued.
Legal Context: Can describe a weakening of trademarks when they become generic terms over time.