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Dilution (Noun)

Weakening (reducing the concentration) by the addition of water or a thinner.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The wine was not very good because of excessive dilution from the addition of too much water during the fermentation process.
To achieve the right consistency, the paint required a dilution ratio of one part paint to two parts thinner.
The dilution of the medication with saline solution made it safer for intravenous administration.
The instructions for preparing the insecticide emphasized the importance of following the correct dilution ratio to ensure its effectiveness.
A high dilution ratio in the bleach solution rendered it ineffective for sanitizing the countertops.

A diluted solution.

Nouns denoting substances.

The scientist carefully measured the concentration of the solution to avoid dilution with the solvent.
The doctor warned the patient that excessive dilution of the medication could reduce its effectiveness.
The environmentalist argued that the dilution of the pollutants in the large body of water did not make them harmless.
The recipe instructed the chef to add a small amount of the strong extract to the mixture to prevent unnecessary dilution.
After the dilution with water, the concentrated juice was suitable for drinking.