dilution
pronunciation
How to pronounce dilution in British English:
UK [daɪ'lju:ʃn]
How to pronounce dilution in American English:
US [daɪˈluʃən, dɪ-]
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- Noun:
- a diluted solution
- weakening (reducing the concentration) by the addition of water or a thinner
Word Origin
- dilution (n.)
- 1640s, noun of action from past participle stem of Latin diluere (see dilute).
Example
- 1. Few subjects upset entrepreneurs more than valuation and dilution .
- 2. Holders of glencore should normally resist dilution .
- 3. The current solution to pollution is generally dilution .
- 4. Will dilution depress the share price ?
- 5. The stockholders contribute by absorbing a dilution of their equity .