C1verbsciencebusiness
US/daɪˈluːt/
UK/daɪˈluːt/
to make a liquid weaker by adding water, or to make something less strong or effective
In context
Dilute the cleaning liquid with water before you use it.
Issuing new shares may dilute the value of existing shares.
Too many changes could dilute the message of the campaign.
Words that go with dilute
verb + preposition
- dilute with waterDilute the juice with water for small children.
verb + noun
- dilute the effectExtra rules may dilute the effect of the law.
- dilute the valueNew investors will dilute the value of your stake.
- dilute a solutionThe lab technician diluted the solution twice.
- dilute the messageDo not dilute the message with too many details.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
dilute by waterCorrect: dilute with water