dilution
noun [ C or U ] uk/daɪˈluː.ʃən/ us/daɪˈluː.ʃən/
稀释;稀释的液体
the action of making a liquid weaker by mixing in something else, or a liquid that has been made weaker in this way
The drug's effectiveness is decreased by dilution. 药物的有效性因稀释而降低。
Tests are underway to see whether two dilutions of this vaccine are effective. 正在进行测试以确定这种疫苗的两种稀释液是否有效。
冲淡，淡化（情感或行为后果等）
the action of reducing the strength of a feeling, action, etc
a dilution of standards 标准的降低
There was certainly a dilution of team spirit. 团队精神肯定被稀释了。
- More examples
- Use the tincture topically in a dilution of 1:25.
- Homeopaths use dilutions of substances which essentially remove all traces of the substance from the final dilution.
- There has been a dilution of quality because of this change.
- Buybacks are sometimes used to offset the dilution of existing shareholders' ownership when companies issue stock options to employees.
- There are UK guidelines that protect existing shareholders from forced dilution.