diluted
adjective
di·lut·ed
dī-ˈlü-təd 
də-
1
: weakened or thinned by or as if by having been mixed with something else (such as water)
diluted wine/paint/bleach
Just be sure not to confuse peppermint oil, which is concentrated and thus far more potent, with peppermint extract, a diluted mixture that contains approximately 20% peppermint oil.—
Kim Steckler
Kim StecklerThe most common method of skin testing is the scratch test, where a diluted amount of the allergen is applied to a scratch on the back or arm.—Jeanie Wilson
Jeanie Wilson… the diluted light of a north European summer …—Jean McNeil
Jean McNeil… his photos capture urban landscapes with muted slightly diluted colours that have a gritty appeal.—Liora Ipsum
Liora Ipsum… wielding diluted power in a deadlocked government in a tiny state …—Anne Barnard
Anne Barnard2
of common stock
: having a decreased per share value due to an increase in the total number of shares
Diluted shares can be tricky to calculate, especially when it comes to stock options, which are the most common obligation to issue shares that companies face.—Fool.com
Fool.comExamples of diluted in a Sentence
to clean the bird feeder, soak it in a solution of diluted bleach
a diluted solution of sulfuric acid
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This is done by scrubbing the feeder and its parts with mind soap and water, then soaking it in a diluted bleach solution.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026
Due to its strength, contact with even a diluted bleach solution can cause pitting (localized, severe corrosion causing small holes) and rusting on blades.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2026
If the door seal is moldy, clean it well with diluted chlorine bleach and a sponge before running the cleaning cycle.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2026
Wait until active new growth restarts—after the cactus has dropped all its flowers—then restart the feeding routine of a balanced, diluted liquid fertilizer and keep it up through spring and summer.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026
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Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026
Due to its strength, contact with even a diluted bleach solution can cause pitting (localized, severe corrosion causing small holes) and rusting on blades.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2026
If the door seal is moldy, clean it well with diluted chlorine bleach and a sponge before running the cleaning cycle.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2026
Wait until active new growth restarts—after the cactus has dropped all its flowers—then restart the feeding routine of a balanced, diluted liquid fertilizer and keep it up through spring and summer.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for diluted
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“Diluted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diluted. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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