dil·u·ent

(dĭl′yo͞o-ənt)

adj.

Serving to dilute.

n. Chemistry

An inert substance used to dilute.

[Latin dīluēns, dīluent-, present participle of dīluere, to dilute; see dilute.]

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diluent

(ˈdɪljʊənt)

adj

(Chemistry) causing dilution or serving to dilute

(Chemistry) a substance used for or causing dilution

[C18: from Latin dīluēns dissolving; see dilute]

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dil•u•ent

(ˈdɪl yu ənt)

adj.

1. diluting.

2. a diluting substance.

[1715–25; < Latin dīluent-, s. of dīluēns, present participle of dīluere to dilute]

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Noun

diluent - a diluting agent

dilutant, thinner

agent - a substance that exerts some force or effect

Translations

dil·u·ent

a. diluente, diluyente, agente o medicamento que tiene la propiedad de diluir.

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