dilutes
Aussprache: [dɪˈluːts]
Wort
Kontext: „chemistry“
(verb) to make a liquid weaker by adding more liquid to it. For example, when you add water to juice, you're making it less strong or less thick.
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She dilutes the orange juice with water so it's not too sweet.
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If you don't dilute the paint, it will be too thick to use.
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How much water do you need to dilute the juice?
Kontext: „emotions or effects“
(verb) to lessen the strength or impact of something, like feelings or ideas. It's like when something powerful becomes less strong or less important.
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He dilutes his fear by thinking about all the safety measures in place.
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Her happiness wasn't diluted by the bad news she received.
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Do you think explaining things more will dilute their importance?
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