diluent

Meaning

Noun

1. That which dilutes.
2. A solvent or other liquid preparation used to dilute a sample prior to testing.
3. An agent used for effecting dilution of the blood; a weak drink.

Adj

Diluting; making thinner or weaker by admixture, especially of water.

Synonyms

thinner

dilutant

solvent

liquifier

diluting agent

thinning agent

diluent material

attenuant

dilution agent

dissolvent

Translations

diluant

verdunner

oplosmiddel

disolvente

diluyente

eritici

sulandırıcı

Verdünnungsmittel

solvant

dissolvent

dissolutori

oplossend middel

diluente

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈdɪljuənt/

Etymology

Latin diluens, from diluere. See dilute.