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- 1. the action of making a liquid more dilute: "the milk factor is greatly reduced by dilution"
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the action of making a liquid weaker by mixing in something else, or a liquid that has been made weaker in this way: The drug's effectiveness is decreased by dilution. Tests are underway to see whether two dilutions of this vaccine are effective. the action of reducing the strength of a feeling, action, etc: a dilution of standards.
Dilution is the process of “lowering the concentration of a solute in a solution by simply adding more solvent to the solution, such as water.” Diluting a solution entails adding more solvent without adding more solute.
1. : the action of diluting : the state of being diluted. 2. : something (such as a solution) that is diluted. 3. : a lessening of real value (as of equity) by a decrease in relative worth. specifically : a decrease of per share value of common stock by an increase in the total number of shares. Examples of dilution in a Sentence.
DILUTION meaning: 1. the action of making a liquid weaker by mixing in something else, or a liquid that has been made…. Learn more.
Dilution is a reduction in the percentage ownership of a given shareholder in a company caused by the issuance of new shares. Dilution is a situation in which more common stock is issued, making each individual share worth less than it was before.
Dilution definition: the act of diluting or the state of being diluted. . See examples of DILUTION used in a sentence.
1. a. The process of making weaker or less concentrated. b. A dilute or weakened condition. 2. A diluted substance. 3. A decrease in the equity position of a share of stock because of the issuance of additional shares. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
dilution. noun. /daɪˈluːʃn/ [uncountable, countable] the act of making a liquid weaker by adding water or another liquid to it; a liquid that has been made weaker in this way. the dilution of sewage. Want to learn more?
DILUTE definition: 1. to make a liquid weaker by mixing in something else: 2. to reduce the strength of a feeling…. Learn more.
Definition of Dilution. Dilution is the process of reducing the concentration of a solute in solution, usually simply by mixing with more solvent. Example 1: You can add water to concentrated orange juice to dilute it until it reaches a concentration that is pleasant to drink.
