Dilute (Verb)
Meaning 1
Lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture; "cut bourbon".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- She decided to dilute the juice with a bit of water as it was too concentrated for her taste.
- To avoid overwhelming the senses, the perfume was created to dilute the potent fragrance over time.
- If the coffee is too strong, you can dilute it with some hot water to make it more palatable.
- When preparing cough syrup for children, be sure to dilute it with a recommended amount of water according to the instructions.
- Experts recommend that you dilute the cleaning solution with water before applying it to the surface to avoid any damage.
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Meaning 2
Corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones; "adulterate liquor".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- Large corporations have been known to dilute their products with cheaper ingredients to increase profit margins.
- Some unscrupulous manufacturers have been accused of diluting their organic products with non-organic fillers.
- A local distillery was shut down for diluting its whiskey with tap water to sell more bottles at a lower cost.
- Citing safety concerns, officials issued a warning against a brand of baby formula found to dilute its products with low-cost substitutes.
- In the early years, the company was fined for diluting its medicinal products with inert ingredients, posing serious health risks to consumers.