Diluent: meaning, definitions and examples
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diluent
[ ˈdɪl.ju.ənt ]
liquid preparation
A diluent is a liquid preparation used to dilute a medication before administration or to maintain the solubility of a compound. It is commonly used in pharmaceuticals to adjust the concentration of a drug or to aid in the dissolution of a substance.
Synonyms
diluting agent, diluting solution
Examples of usage
- Add the diluent to the medication before injecting it.
- The pharmacist recommended using a diluent to make the solution less concentrated.
Translations
Translations of the word "diluent" in other languages:
🇵🇹 diluente
🇮🇳 पतला करने वाला पदार्थ
🇩🇪 Verdünner
🇮🇩 pengencer
🇺🇦 розчинник
🇵🇱 rozcieńczalnik
🇯🇵 希釈剤
🇫🇷 diluant
🇪🇸 diluyente
🇹🇷 seyreltici
🇰🇷 희석제
🇸🇦 مخفف
🇨🇿 ředidlo
🇸🇰 riedidlo
🇨🇳 稀释剂
🇸🇮 redčilo
🇮🇸 þynningarefni
🇰🇿 сұйылтқыш
🇬🇪 გამათხელებელი
🇦🇿 seyrəldici
🇲🇽 diluyente
Word origin
The word 'diluent' originated from the Latin word 'diluere', which means 'to wash away'. It first appeared in English in the mid-19th century, primarily in the context of pharmacy and medicine. The concept of using diluents to adjust concentrations or aid in dissolution has been a common practice in the pharmaceutical industry.