Synonyms for Dilute

Definition of dilute

adjective
  1. reduced in strength or concentration or quality or purity; "diluted alcohol"; "a dilute solution"; "dilute acetic acid"
verb
  1. lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture; "cut bourbon"
  2. corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones; "adulterate liquor"

13 synonyms found

Writing tips for "dilute"

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"Dilute" in song lyrics

See how dilute is used in real songs:

  • "We could shift with the crisp, blood thicker than water strass dilute"
    Bronze Nazareth f/ Kevlaar 7 — Northern Battalion
  • "No longer purified, girl, you soul been dilute"
    Shabazz the Disciple — Daughters of Zion
  • "Living a moment my memory with dilute"
    Time — Thanks Dad, Sorry Mom

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