To make a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent. To reduce the strength or effectiveness of something.
From Latin 'diluere' meaning 'to wash away', from 'dis-' (apart) and 'lavare' (to wash). Entered English in the 16th century through scientific and alchemical texts.
The homeopathic principle of dilution claims that substances become more potent when diluted, which defies conventional chemistry where dilution reduces concentration. This paradox has sparked centuries of scientific debate.
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