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Pronunciation : Di*lute"
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [L. dilutus, p. p. of diluere to wash away, dilute; di- = dis- + luere, equiv. to lavare to wash, lave. See Lave, and cf. Deluge.]
Definition : 1. To make thinner or more liquid by admixture with something; to thin and dissolve by mixing. Mix their watery store. With the chyle's current, and dilute it more. Blackmore.

2. To diminish the strength, flavor, color, etc., of, by mixing; to reduce, especially by the addition of water; to temper; to attenuate; to weaken. Lest these colors should be diluted and weakened by the mixture of any adventitious light. Sir I. Newton.

t. [imp. & p. p. Diluted; p. pr. & vb. n. Diluting.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Di*lute"
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To become attenuated, thin, or weak; as, it dilutes easily.

i.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Di*lute"
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [L. dilutus, p. p.]
Definition : Defn: Diluted; thin; weak. A dilute and waterish exposition. Hopkins.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913