diluent
/ˈdɪljuənt/
noun
- A substance (often a liquid) used to dilute or thin another substance, especially in chemistry or medicine.
- Some paints require a special diluent to achieve the right consistency.
- The lab technician added a diluent to reduce the concentration of the acid.
- Water is a common diluent for many chemical solutions.
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adjective
- Serving to dilute or thin something.
- The diluent properties of the liquid helped spread the pigment evenly.
- The diluent effect of the solvent made the mixture less viscous.
- They used a diluent agent to reduce the strength of the medication.