 dilutant |
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| 1. | [ noun ] a diluting agent | |
| Synonyms: | thinner diluent | |
| Related terms: | agent dilute | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (chemistry) a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances | |
| Synonyms: | dissolving_agent solvent resolvent dissolver thinner dissolvent | |
| Examples: | "the solvent does not change its state in forming a solution" |
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| Related terms: | agent medium carbon_tetrachloride acetone remover xylene medium alkahest toluene chlorobenzene hexane carbolic_acid menstruum naphtha dissolve solvate solvate | |
| Similar spelling: |
dilettante dilution diluting |
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