diluent
diluent
Definition
dilu·ent (dil′yo̵̅o̅ ənt)
adjective
diluting
Etymology: L diluens, prp. of diluere
noun
a diluting substance
diluent
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- use: The diluents used are carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and mixtures of these, to simulate exhaust gas residuals.
- add: The ADV replaces the need to add the diluent manually and functions like an inline second-stage regulator.
- supply: Do not mix with other vaccines or medicines, except the diluent supplied with the vaccine.
- pull: Discard the vial if a vacuum does not pull the diluent into the vial.
- need: We made the ascent as normal, and I learned from first hand experience that the rebreather does not need any diluent during ascent.
Adjective modifier
- remaining: Add the contents of the syringe to the remaining diluent.
- reactive: The addition of a reactive diluent ( usually styrene ) eases working, often reduces cost and enhances the reactivity of the polyester.
- appropriate: The diluent may be a balanced salt solution or other appropriate diluent.
Modifies a noun
- vial: The vaccine concentrate will drain into the diluent vial.
- syringe: Do not freeze, to prevent damage to the prefilled diluent syringe.
- cylinder: I used my dry suit line, and yes the bag went up OK, together with the contents of my diluent cylinder.
- flow: Controlling the level using the diluent flow, make a step change in the concentrate flow.
- tank: You can put yourself on the surface with 30 bar in the 3L diluent tank so full isn't really an issue.
- solution: Nasal provocation begins with administration of a diluent solution into one or both nostrils using a metered dose delivery device.
Noun used with modifier
- air: The Nitrox CCR ( air diluent ) actually has more of a depth limitation than air.
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