Definitions for diluent

diluent dil·u·ent

Spelling: [dil-yoo-uh nt]
IPA: /ˈdɪl yu ənt/

Diluent is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 188 anagrams from letters in diluent (deilntu).

Definitions for diluent

noun

  1. a diluting substance.

adjective

  1. serving to dilute; diluting.

Origin of diluent

1715-25; Latin dīluent- (stem of dīluēns), present participle of dīluere to dilute; see -ent

Examples for diluent

The final mixture with this diluent consisted of about 45 percent yolk.

diluent drinks are indispensable adjuncts to a Diaphoretic regimen.

In fact, nitrogen seems to act in the animal economy purely as a diluent or vehicle for the administration of oxygen.

It is the life-giver, but undiluted would be the life-destroyer; and the three-fifths of nitrogen act as its diluent.

Used as a diluent in cases where acid liquors are inadmissible.

If the latent illuminating power of acetylene is not to be wasted, the diluent must not be selected without thought.

Or, in determining its percentage composition when the amount of fat, protein, carbohydrate and diluent is given.

For detonating dynamite, guncotton, &c. , it is generally employed without admixture of a diluent.

The function of the sand is simply that of a diluent to prevent undue shrinkage and cracking in drying.

From these experiments pupils will learn the value of nitrogen as a diluent of the oxygen.

Word Value for diluent
Scrable

8

Words with friends

11

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