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diluent

 

[ ˈdɪl.ju.ənt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.

See also: dilute, undiluted.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,061, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.