diluted

adjective

di·lut·ed dī-ˈlü-təd

də-

Synonyms of diluted next

: weakened or thinned by or as if by having been mixed with something else (such as water)

diluted wine/paint/bleach

Just be sure not to confuse peppermint oil, which is concentrated and thus far more potent, with peppermint extract, a diluted mixture that contains approximately 20% peppermint oil.—

Kim Steckler

The most common method of skin testing is the scratch test, where a diluted amount of the allergen is applied to a scratch on the back or arm.—

Jeanie Wilson

… the diluted light of a north European summer …—

Jean McNeil

… his photos capture urban landscapes with muted slightly diluted colours that have a gritty appeal.—

Liora Ipsum

… wielding diluted power in a deadlocked government in a tiny state …—

Anne Barnard

of common stock : having a decreased per share value due to an increase in the total number of shares

Diluted shares can be tricky to calculate, especially when it comes to stock options, which are the most common obligation to issue shares that companies face.—

Fool.com

Examples of diluted in a Sentence

to clean the bird feeder, soak it in a solution of diluted bleach a diluted solution of sulfuric acid

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Before pruning the rest of the tree, sanitize your pruners by dipping the blades into a diluted bleach solution or a cup of 70% isopropyl alcohol. —

Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2025 Unlike human identities managed by centralized IAM systems, NHIs are often created ad hoc by various teams, leading to inconsistent governance and diluted accountability. —

Gregory Webb, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025 Besides the diluted strawberry blonde hue as seen on Emma Stone at this year’s Golden Globes, Adams predicts that russet — a matte red erring on brown — will also take hold. —

Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 9 Jan. 2025 But the danger lies in Irsay’s diluted messaging, which regardless of his intentions during his year-end locker room speech, could have a trickle-down effect on the other pillars of his franchise: GM, coach and quarterback. —

James Boyd, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for diluted