GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

Found 3 definitions

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   Dilute , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Diluted; p. pr. & vb. n. Diluting.] [L. dilutus, p. p. of diluere to wash away, dilute; di- = dis- + luere, equiv. to lavare to wash, lave. See Lave, and cf. Deluge.]
   To make thinner or more liquid by admixture with something; to thin and dissolve by mixing.
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   Mix their watery store.
   With the chyle's current, and dilute it more.
   Blackmore.
   
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   To diminish the strength, flavor, color, etc., of, by mixing; to reduce, especially by the addition of water; to temper; to attenuate; to weaken.
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   Lest these colors should be diluted and weakened by the mixture of any adventitious light.
   Sir I. Newton.
   
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   Dilute , v. i. To become attenuated, thin, or weak; as, it dilutes easily.
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   Dilute , a. [L. dilutus, p. p.] Diluted; thin; weak.
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   A dilute and waterish exposition.
   Hopkins.
   
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