dilute meaning and definition

DILUTE verb

Definition of dilute (verb)

1. lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture
   • "cut bourbon"
   • synonyms: cut, reduce, thin, thin out
2. corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones
   • "adulterate liquor"
   • synonyms: adulterate, debase, load, stretch

DILUTE adjective

Definition of dilute (adjective)

1. reduced in strength or concentration or quality or purity
   • "diluted alcohol"; "a dilute solution"; "dilute acetic acid"
   • synonyms: diluted
   • antonym: undiluted