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| di·lu·tion [ dī lsh'n, di lsh'n ] (plural di·lu·tions) |
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1. act of thinning or weakening: a thinning or weakening of a substance, usually a liquid, by the addition of another substance such as water
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2. less concentrated liquid: a substance, especially a liquid, that has been made thinner or weaker by the addition of water or another liquid
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3. lessening of strength: a lessening of the strength or effect of something
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4. thinned or weakened state: a thinned or weakened condition
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5. stock exchange decrease in stock value: a decrease in the value of a stock caused by the issue of additional shares
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