Diluent

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  • adjective. Serving to dilute.
  • noun. An inert substance used to dilute.
  • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • Diluting; serving for dilution.
  • noun. That which dilutes, or makes more fluid; a fluid that weakens the strength or consistence of another fluid upon mixture.
  • noun. In medicine, a substance which increases the percentage of water in the blood. Diluents consist of water and watery liquors.
  • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • adjective. Diluting; making thinner or weaker by admixture, esp. of water.
  • noun. That which dilutes.
  • noun. An agent used for effecting dilution of the blood; a weak drink.
  • Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
  • 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.
  • adjective. Diluting; making thinner or weaker by admixture, especially of water.
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  • noun. a diluting agent