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dilute

CEFR: B2

To make a chemical liquid thinner, weaker, or less concentrated by adding water or another solvent.

Synonyms

attenuate
water down

Common Collocations

dilute the concentration
dilute with water
dilute the effect

Example Sentence

Occasional flash floods dilute soil mineral toxicity around oasis borders, allowing seasonal annual seeds to germinate.

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