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diluent

dil·u·ent
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dil-yoo-uh nt]
    • /ˈdɪl yu ənt/
    • /ˈdɪljʊənt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dil-yoo-uh nt]
    • /ˈdɪl yu ənt/

Definitions of diluent word

  • adjective diluent serving to dilute; diluting. 1
  • noun diluent a diluting substance. 1
  • noun diluent A substance used to dilute something. 1
  • adjective diluent causing dilution or serving to dilute 0
  • noun diluent a substance used for or causing dilution 0
  • abbreviation DILUENT diluting 0

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Origin of diluent

First appearance:

before 1715
One of the 49% newest English words
1715-25; < Latin dīluent- (stem of dīluēns), present participle of dīluere to dilute; see -ent

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Parts of speech for Diluent

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

diluent popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for diluent

noun diluent

  • thinner — a volatile liquid, as turpentine, used to dilute paint, varnish, rubber cement, etc., to the desired or proper consistency.
  • solvent — able to pay all just debts.

Top questions with diluent

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