Meaning & use
diluent
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A substance, usually a liquid, used to dilute or thin another substance.
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The paint required a small amount of diluent to reach the right consistency.
Pharmacists mix the concentrated drug with a diluent before injection.
A note on using this word
While "diluent" and "solvent" are often used interchangeably, a diluent specifically reduces concentration rather than necessarily dissolving a substance.
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