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Diluted

Part of Speech

Adjective, Verb (past tense of "dilute")

Pronunciation

/daɪˈluːtɪd/, /dɪˈluːtɪd/

Definitions

  • (Adjective) Weakened by adding another substance, usually a liquid.
  • (Adjective) Reduced in strength, quality, or value.
  • (Verb - Past Tense) Past tense and past participle of "dilute."

Usage Examples

  • "The juice was too strong, so I diluted it with water."
  • "The company's influence has been diluted over the years."
  • "He drank a diluted solution of vinegar and water for digestion."

Etymology

Derived from Latin "diluere," meaning "to dissolve" or "to wash away."

Synonyms

  • Weakened
  • Thinned
  • Watered down
  • Reduced
  • Attenuated

Antonyms

  • Concentrated
  • Strengthened
  • Enriched
  • Intensified

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Frenchdilué/di.lɥe/
Spanishdiluido/di.lwi.ðo/
Germanverdünnt/fɛɐ̯ˈdʏnt/
Hindiपतला किया हुआ (patla kiya hua)/pət̪lə kɪjɑː hʊɑː/
Chinese (Mandarin)稀释的/xī shì de/
Russianразбавленный/rəzˈbav.lʲɪ.nɨj/
Japanese希釈された/ki.shaku.sa.re.ta/
Arabicمخفف/mukhaffaf/
Portuguesediluído/dʒi.lu.ˈi.du/
Korean희석된/huiseokdoen/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

American English: /daɪˈluːtɪd/

British English: /dɪˈluːtɪd/

Historical Usage

The word "diluted" has been used in chemistry and finance since the 17th century to describe weakened or less concentrated solutions and values.

Cultural Nuances

In finance, "diluted shares" refer to stock that has been devalued due to new shares being issued.

More Information

Scientific Context: Frequently used in chemistry and medicine to refer to solutions with reduced concentration.

Common Uses: Found in discussions about beverages, medications, financial shares, and artistic colors.

Related Terms: Solution, mixture, weak, dispersion.

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