Dilutee

/ˌdɪljuˈtiː/ noun

Definition

A substance that is being diluted or that has been diluted by a diluent.

Etymology

Formed from 'dilute' with the suffix '-ee,' following the pattern of English words like 'employee' (one who is employed) to mean 'one that is diluted.' This is a technical or rare formation.

Kelly Says

This is a wonderfully logical word formation that most people have never heard—if an 'employee' is employed, then a 'dilutee' is diluted, which shows how you can technically build almost any noun-agent pair in English.

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