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(dil′yo̵̅o̅ ənt)

adjective

diluting

Origin: L diluens, prp. of diluere

noun

a diluting substance

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adjective

Serving to dilute.

noun
Chemistry

An inert substance used to dilute.

Origin:

Origin: Latin dīluēns, dīluent-

Origin: , present participle of dīluere, to dilute; see dilute

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