diluted 1 of 2

adjective

dī-ˈlü-təd How to pronounce diluted (audio)
Definition of dilutednext
1
as in dilute
not containing very much of some important element to clean the bird feeder, soak it in a solution of diluted bleach

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2
as in polluted
containing foreign or lower-grade substances a diluted solution of sulfuric acid

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diluted

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verb

past tense of dilute
as in thinned
to alter (something) for the worse with the addition of foreign or lower-grade substances the pharmacist was convicted of diluting prescription drugs in order to increase profits

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Recent Examples of diluted
Adjective
Its scent deters pests such as rabbits and ants, while diluted sprays help control slugs and snails when applied periodically. — Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2026 By contrast, brewing coffee takes several minutes, resulting in a lighter, more diluted drink. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
Verb
Yes, we get diluted — but if the investments work out, then Alphabet can always rebuy the shares to undo the dilution. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 24 June 2026 When a brand uses one vendor for grand-format printing, another for digital integration and a third for structural fabrication, the message gets diluted. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for diluted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diluted
  1. dilute
  2. polluted
  3. thinned
  4. thin
  5. contaminated
  6. loaded
  7. mixed
  8. cut
Adjective
  • But dwarf galaxies are smaller and colder, with more dilute and slower-moving matter.
    — Paul M. Sutter, Scientific American, 6 May 2026
  • Second, a dilute hydrochloric acid is used to dissolve the remaining lithium and the transition metals—nickel, cobalt, and manganese.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Oct. 2025
Definition of dilute
Adjective
  • If one neighborhood is highly polluted but nearby communities aren’t, county-level averages would show an overall low level of pollution – even though the more detailed information would reveal a major problem to be addressed in one particular area.
    — Mark Axelrod, The Conversation, 30 June 2026
  • Her inner light reminds him of the stars he’s seen with his own eyes, above the polluted atmosphere of Earth.
    — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 27 June 2026
Definition of polluted
Verb
  • China’s military promoted two new generals after an anti-corruption purge thinned the country’s ranks.
    — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 5 July 2026
  • And as the 2023 dual writers’ and actors’ strikes thinned out theatrical lineups, that aversion to uncertainty became a push for reliable and profitable hits.
    — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of thinned
Adjective
  • The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.
    — STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 July 2026
  • Sprinkle the entire rug with a thin layer of baking soda and wait 20 minutes.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
Definition of thin
Adjective
  • The life-threatening species that's found in water can also sicken or kill people who eat contaminated seafood, such as raw oysters infected with the bacteria.
    — Stephanie Armour, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • Every dollar a family spends on cancer treatment or a hospital stay tied to contaminated water is a dollar that better rules could have saved them.
    — Alex Burton, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026
Definition of contaminated
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  • The implosion came in the third inning when Manaea loaded the bases with two outs, with the Mets already down 1-0.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 5 July 2026
  • Webb allowed three straight singles following McCarthy’s homer, then walked a batter with the bases loaded to gift the Rockies their second run.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 July 2026
Definition of loaded
Adjective
  • Despite its mixed reception and the eventual drama surrounding its star, Karla Sofía Gascón, and the following implosion during awards season, it got nominated for best picture at the 2023 Academy Awards, and Vaccarello got close to Oscar glory.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026
  • Within individual subgroups, results are mixed and don’t show uniform, systemwide gains.
    — Kendall Deas, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
Definition of mixed
Verb
  • The lineup already was revving, as Rushing homered in the second inning while Sasaki was still in the game, and both Kyle Tucker and Muncy drove in runs off starter Randy Vasquez in the third, cutting the deficit to two.
    — Liana Handler Follow, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • Potential applications beyond wind energy The researchers believe the manufacturing approach could cut production costs for small wind turbines and help more people use lightweight renewable energy technology.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
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