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dil·u·ent (d

nt)

adj.

Serving to dilute.

n. Chemistry

An inert substance used to dilute.

[Latin dluns, dluent-, present participle of dluere, to dilute; see dilute.]

diluent [ˈdɪljʊənt]

adj

(Chemistry) causing dilution or serving to dilute

(Chemistry) a substance used for or causing dilution

[from Latin dīluēns dissolving; see dilute]

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Noun

diluent - a diluting agent

dilutant, thinner

agent - a substance that exerts some force or effect

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