dilution

Definitions

The action of making a liquid more dilute by adding a solvent such as water.

The reduction in the concentration of a substance in a solution or mixture.

The reduction in the value or power of something, such as a share of stock or an influence.

Examples

The dilution of the chemical solution made it safe enough to handle without protective gloves.

The company's stock value fell due to the dilution of shares following the new round of funding.

Synonyms

weakening thinning attenuation watering down adulteration reduction diminution

Antonyms

concentration strengthening intensification thickening purification condensation fortification