1. to make a liquid weaker or thinner by adding water or another liquid
2. to make something less strong, effective, or pure

1. made weaker or thinner by adding liquid

Examples

• She diluted the orange juice with water to make it less sweet.
• The company diluted its stock by issuing more shares.
• Add dilute acid to the solution slowly.
• His message was diluted by too many unnecessary details.
• The medicine should be diluted before giving it to children.
• The paint was too thick, so I diluted it with turpentine.
• Critics argued that the new policy would dilute environmental protections.