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diluent

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dil·u·ent  (dly-nt)
adj.
Serving to dilute.
n. Chemistry
An inert substance used to dilute.

[Latin dluns, dluent-, present participle of dluere, to dilute; see dilute.]
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Noun1.diluentdiluent - a diluting agent                    
agent - a substance that exerts some force or effect


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