dilution

• Nom désignant l'action de diminuer la concentration d'une substance, généralement un liquide, en ajoutant un autre liquide (par exemple de l'eau), ou le résultat de cette action.

A noun referring to the process of making a liquid weaker or less concentrated by adding another liquid, such as water.

1. Reduction of concentrationB2formalscientific

   The process of making a liquid weaker or less concentrated by adding another liquid, typically water.

   Dilution (réduction de concentration)

   • The dilution of the acid with water is a critical step in the experiment.
   • Proper dilution of the cleaning solution prevents damage to surfaces.
   • The lab technician prepared a series of dilutions for the test.

   Synonymesattenuationcuttingthinningweakening

   Antonymesconcentrationcondensationstrengthening

2. Reduction of value or strengthC1formalbusiness

   The reduction in the value, power, or effectiveness of something, such as shares or a brand.

   Dilution

   • The company's stock suffered dilution after issuing new shares.
   • Brand dilution can occur when a company expands too quickly.
   • The dilution of the original proposal weakened its impact.

   Synonymesadulterationattenuationdiminutionimpairmentreductionweakening

   Antonymesconcentrationintensificationstrengthening