Diluter: meaning, definitions and examples

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diluter

 

[ dɪˈljuːtər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

chemical process

A diluter is a substance or agent used to dilute another substance, typically in a chemical or laboratory context. It helps to reduce the concentration of a solution by adding more solvent.

Synonyms

premix, solvent, thinner.

Examples of usage

  • The technician used a diluter to prepare the sample for analysis.
  • In the reaction, the diluter was crucial for achieving the desired concentration.
  • A diluter can also refer to a device used in the food industry for mixing ingredients.
  • Properly diluting with a diluter ensures accurate results in experiments.

Translations

Translations of the word "diluter" in other languages:

🇵🇹 diluidor

🇮🇳 पतला करने वाला

🇩🇪 Verdünner

🇮🇩 pengencer

🇺🇦 розчинник

🇵🇱 rozcieńczalnik

🇯🇵 希釈剤

🇫🇷 dilueur

🇪🇸 diluyente

🇹🇷 seyrelten

🇰🇷 희석제

🇸🇦 مخفف

🇨🇿 ředidlo

🇸🇰 riedenie

🇨🇳 稀释剂

🇸🇮 redčilo

🇮🇸 þynnir

🇰🇿 сұйылтқыш

🇬🇪 გახსნელი

🇦🇿 sulandırıcı

🇲🇽 diluyente

Etymology

The term 'diluter' derives from the verb 'dilute', which comes from the Latin 'dilutus', meaning 'dissolved'. The prefix 'di-' can be taken to suggest a sense of separation or division in the process of dilution. The word has been employed in scientific literature since the early 19th century, primarily in chemistry and pharmacology, where precise measurements and concentrations are vital. This term has expanded its usage over time, now also being utilized in fields such as food science and industrial chemistry, reflecting its versatility in various contexts involving the alteration of concentration and mixture of substances.