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diluting

[dɪˈluːtɪŋ]
verb (present participle)
diluindo
1. Making a liquid weaker or thinner by adding water or another solvent
Diluting the paint with water makes it easier to apply.
Diluindo a tinta com água a torna mais fácil de aplicar.
2. Reducing the strength, intensity, or effect of something
Adding too many opinions is diluting the main message.
Adicionar muitas opiniões está diluindo a mensagem principal.
3. Reducing the concentration of a substance in a solution
The chemist is diluting the acid for safer handling.
O químico está diluindo o ácido para manuseio mais seguro.
Synonyms
weakeningthinningreducinglesseningattenuating
Antonyms
concentratingstrengtheningintensifyingthickening

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
diluindo
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
diluindo
Common in scientific and industrial contexts
Portugal
diluindo
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

diluting the brand
diluting efforts
diluting resources
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