noun
- substances used to dilute or thin another substance, especially liquids that reduce concentration
Usage: technical; chemistry
Examples
- The paint manufacturer uses various diluents to achieve the desired consistency.
- Water and alcohol are common diluents in pharmaceutical preparations.
- The laboratory technician added diluents to reduce the sample concentration.
- Industrial diluents help control the viscosity of chemical mixtures.
- The recipe called for specific diluents to thin the coating material.
- Quality control tests ensure diluents meet purity standards.