dilutant

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dilutant

The chemist adds a dilutant to the concentrated solution.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A diluting agent: A substance that is used to dilute another substance, making it less concentrated or weaker.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • Water is a common dilutant for many concentrated solutions.
    • The chemist added a dilutant to the acid to reduce its strength before disposal.
Advanced Usage
  • Technical/Industrial Context: In chemistry and manufacturing, a dilutant is often an inert substance used to reduce the concentration of an active ingredient.
    • The paint formula includes a dilutant to achieve the desired viscosity for spraying.
Variants and Related Words
  • Dilute (verb): To make a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent.
    • You must dilute the concentrate with a dilutant before use.
  • Dilution (noun): The action of making something weaker in force, content, or value, or the result of this process.
    • The dilution of the stock was necessary for the experiment.
Synonyms
  • Thinner: A volatile solvent used to dilute paints or varnishes.
  • Solvent: A liquid that can dissolve other substances, often used for dilution.
Related Phrases
  • Used as a dilutant: This phrase specifies the function of a substance.
    • Ethanol is frequently used as a dilutant in perfumes.
dilutant

The chemist adds a dilutant to the concentrated solution.

Noun
  1. a diluting agent

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