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diluted

adjective

Simple meaning

Reduced in strength or concentration or quality or purity.

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dylootuhd

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daɪˈlutəd

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Definition

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adjective

  1. That has had something added in order to dilute it.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Moderately Common
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

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More ways to use diluted

  • “The strong juice tasted much better after I diluted it with some water.”adjective

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  • diluteverbBase word

    Lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture.

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  • dilutionnounRelated term

    A diluted solution.

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Sense: that has had something added in order to dilute it

undiluted

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