dilution

/dɪˈluʃən/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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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