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diluting

/daɪˈluːtɪŋ/ /dɪˈluːtɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To make thinner by adding solvent to a solution, especially by adding water.

Examples :

"She was diluting the orange juice with water because it was too sweet. "
chemistry substance process

Related Words

Illustration individual

individual noun

/ˌɘndɘˈvɘd͡ʒɘl/ /ˌɪndəˈ-/

A person considered alone, rather than as belonging to a group of people.

"He is an unusual individual."

Illustration existing

existing verb

/ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/

(stative) to be; have existence; have being or reality

"The problem with the project is that the current design flaws are already existing. "

Illustration attenuated

attenuated verb

/əˈtɛnjueɪtɪd/ /əˈtɛnjuˌeɪtɪd/

To reduce in size, force, value, amount, or degree.

"The loud music from the party attenuated as I walked further down the street. "

Illustration thinner

thinner adjective

/ˈθɪnə(ɹ)/ /ˈθɪnɚ/

Having little thickness or extent from one surface to its opposite.

"thin plate of metal;  thin paper;  thin board;  thin covering"

Illustration substance

substance noun

/ˈsʌbstəns/

Physical matter; material.

"The scientist carefully examined the substance to determine its chemical composition. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration decrease

decrease noun

/dɪˈkriːs/ /ˈdiːkriːs/

An amount by which a quantity is decreased.

"One research team has recorded Baishui’s decrease at about 27 meters per year over the last 10 years."

Illustration shareholder

shareholder noun

/ˈʃeərhəʊldər/ /ˈʃɛrhoʊldər/

One who owns shares of stock in a corporation.

"Shareholders are the real owners of a publicly traded business, but management runs it."

Illustration shareholders

shareholders noun

/ˈʃeəˌhəʊldəz/ /ˈʃɛərˌhoʊldərz/

One who owns shares of stock in a corporation.

"Shareholders are the real owners of a publicly traded business, but management runs it."

Illustration increasing

increasing verb

/ɪnˈkɹiːsɪŋ/

(of a quantity, etc.) To become larger or greater.

"His rage only increased when I told him of the lost money."

Illustration solution

solution noun

/səˈl(j)uːʃən/

A homogeneous mixture, which may be liquid, gas or solid, formed by dissolving one or more substances.

"The lemonade was a clear solution of lemon juice and water. "

Illustration ownership

ownership noun

/ˈoʊnərʃɪp/ /ˈoʊnərˌʃɪp/

The state of having complete legal control of something; possession; proprietorship.

"My ownership of the bicycle means I am responsible for its upkeep and safety. "