dilution
UK/daɪˈluːʃn/US/dai'lju:ʃәn, di'l-/
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Definitions
n.
The act of making a liquid weaker by adding water; the result of this
稀释；冲淡；（价值、力量的）削弱
Root Breakdown
Root-deriveddilutnot, apart, away
+
-ionwash
=dilution
dilute + -ion = the act or result of diluting. Transparent noun of dilute.
Example Sentences
- 1.
The dilution of the acid must be done carefully in the lab.
- 2.
Issuing new shares led to a dilution of the founders' control.