No exact match translations found for 'dilute' in urdu.
Word 'dilute' in Other Languages
- dilute in Assamese অসমীয়া
- dilute in Bengali বাংলা
- dilute in Bodo बड़ो
- dilute in Dogri डोगरी
- dilute in English
- dilute in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- dilute in Hindi हिन्दी
- dilute in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- dilute in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- dilute in Konkani कोंकणी
- dilute in Maithili মৈথিলী
- dilute in Malayalam മലയാളം
- dilute in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- dilute in Marathi मराठी
- dilute in Nepali नेपाली
- dilute in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- dilute in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- dilute in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- dilute in Santali
- dilute in Sindhi سنڌي
- dilute in Tamil தமிழ்
- dilute in Telugu తెలుగు
- dilute in Urdu اُردُو
Dilute
Part of Speech
Verb, Adjective
Pronunciation
Verb: /daɪˈluːt/, /dɪˈluːt/
Adjective: /daɪˈluːt/, /dɪˈluːt/
Definitions
- (Verb) To make a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent.
- (Verb) To lessen the strength, force, or purity of something.
- (Adjective) Reduced in strength or concentration.
Usage Examples
- "She had to dilute the juice with water because it was too sweet."
- "The company's decision to issue more shares will dilute the value of existing stocks."
- "The artist used a dilute color wash to create a subtle effect."
Etymology
From Latin "diluere," meaning "to wash away" or "to dissolve."
Synonyms
- Weaken
- Thin
- Water down
- Reduce
- Attenuate
Antonyms
- Concentrate
- Strengthen
- Thicken
- Enrich
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| French | diluer | /di.lɥe/ |
| Spanish | diluir | /di.lwiɾ/ |
| German | verdünnen | /fɛɐ̯ˈdʏ.nən/ |
| Hindi | पतला करना (patla karna) | /pət̪lə kərnɑː/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 稀释 | /xī shì/ |
| Russian | разбавлять | /rəz.bɐˈvlʲætʲ/ |
| Japanese | 希釈する (きしゃくする) | /ki.shaku.suru/ |
| Arabic | يخفف | /yukhaffif/ |
| Portuguese | diluir | /dʒi.lu.ˈiɾ/ |
| Korean | 희석하다 | /huiseokhada/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
American English: /daɪˈluːt/
British English: /dɪˈluːt/
Historical Usage
The word "dilute" has been in use since the 16th century, mainly in scientific and medical contexts.
Cultural Nuances
In business, "dilution" refers to the decrease in ownership percentage when new shares are issued.
More Information
Scientific Context: Common in chemistry, where solvents are used to dilute solutions.
Common Uses: Found in medicine, cooking, finance, and art.
Related Terms: Solvent, dispersion, mixture, dilution.