Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

diluent

/ˈdɪljuənt/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.09 in modern English

Syllables: dilu-ent
IPA: /ˈdɪljuənt/

8

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

That which dilutes.

noun

A solvent or other liquid preparation used to dilute a sample prior to testing.

noun

An agent used for effecting dilution of the blood; a weak drink.

adj

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

Example Sentences

"But the case was pressing, and the nearest medical practitioner was sent for. On examining the throat, he expressed his desire that a physician should be called in, and accordingly a gentleman, duly authorized, made his appearance, and prescribed gargles and diluents secundem artem."
"there is no real Diluent but Water, every Fluid is diluent as it contains Water in it"

Etymology

Latin diluens, from diluere. See dilute.

Inflected Forms

diluents (plural) more diluent (comparative) most diluent (superlative)

Derived Forms

cryodiluent

Frequently Paired Words

dilutory

Synonyms

dilutant diluter thinner

Questions

How do you pronounce diluent?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈdɪljuənt/.
What does diluent mean?: That which dilutes.
Where does diluent come from?: Latin diluens, from diluere. See dilute.

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