Definition and Synonyms for Dilution

Definition of Dilution

1. A diluted solution Noun
2. Weakening (reducing the concentration) by the addition of water or a thinner Noun

Semanticaly linked words with "dilution"

Hyponims for word "dilution"

Lexical Analysis for "dilution"

concentration
Noun
antonym
1
1. strengthening the concentration (as of a solute in a mixture) by removing diluting material
dilute
Verb
derivation
3
1. lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture
2. corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones
3. lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture

Words Rhyme with dilution

Etymology for dilution

etymology antidilution
etymology biodilution
etymology dilutionist
etymology predilution
etymology thermodilution
etymologically related dilute
is derived from dilutions