dilution
/dɪˈluʃən/
noun
- The process of making a liquid weaker or less concentrated by adding another liquid.
- The dilution of orange juice with water makes it less sweet.
- Chemists carefully control the dilution of acids to ensure safety.
- The recipe calls for a dilution of one part vinegar to three parts oil.
- A reduction in the strength, value, or effectiveness of something.
- Critics worry about the dilution of educational standards in the new curriculum.
- The constant use of the word caused a dilution of its original meaning.
- The dilution of the company's brand happened after too many cheap products were released.
- A reduction in the value of shares or earnings per share when new shares are issued.
- Investors are concerned about dilution from the new funding round.
- The company's stock offering led to a dilution of existing shareholders' stakes.
- Earnings per share fell due to dilution from employee stock options.
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