Meaning

3 senses
  1. That which dilutes.

    Verdünnungsmittel, Verdünner, Verdünnung

  2. A solvent or other liquid preparation used to dilute a sample prior to testing.

    Lösungsmittel

  3. An agent used for effecting dilution of the blood; a weak drink.

More definitions
  • a diluting agent

Translations

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By meaning 2
That which dilutes:
A solvent or other liquid preparation used to dilute a sample prior to testing:

Origin

Latin diluens, from diluere. See dilute.

Latin diluens, from diluere. See dilute.

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Forms

plural: diluents
Singulardiluent
Pluraldiluents

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Synonyms

3 synonyms
Close in meaning

Word family

1 related words

See also

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