dilute

Definition

Dilute is when you make something less strong by adding more water. For example, you can dilute juice by adding water to it.

How can the word be used?

I diluted the acid with water to make it less concentrated.

Different forms of the word

Noun: dilution.

Verb: dilute.

Adjective: dilute.

Synonym: water down.

Antonym: concentrate.

Etymology

The word "dilute" comes from the Latin word dilūere, which means "to make thin" or "to make weak". It is made up of the two Latin words di (apart) and luere (to wash).

Question

What substance can be diluted?