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diluter

diluter

6.8
A person or thing that makes something weaker and less pure
  • noun
  • /dɪˈluːtər/
translation icon : diluidor
  • The diluter reduced the chemical's potency.

Examples

  • Adding too much water can act as a diluter and ruin the taste of the juice.

  • The committee feared that outside influence would be a diluter of their mission.

  • Some critics called the new manager a diluter of the company's original values.

  • She used a diluter to mix the paint.

  • The chemist used a diluter to decrease the concentration of the solution for the experiment.

  • In the lab, a diluter was essential to ensure the proper measurements for accurate results.

  • To lessen the intensity of the cleaning solution, she added a diluter before applying it to the floor.

Synonyms

reducer
vsdiluter
1 5.0

A thing that lowers the level or strength of something

specifies weakening that often lowers purity or overall quality
weakener
vsdiluter
6.8

A person or thing that makes something less strong

adds reduction of purity and overall quality
impairer
vsdiluter
8.6

A person or thing that makes something worse and less able to work

also targets purity by lowering strength or quality
adulterator
vsdiluter
  • Specialized
9.6

A substance that makes another substance less pure or less effective

applies more broadly to any person or thing, not only added substances
dilutant
vsdiluter
  • Specialized
8.7

A substance added to another to make it less strong, like water

covers any person or thing, not only added substances
degrader
vsdiluter
8.6

A person who makes something worse in quality or value

focuses on reducing strength and purity rather than value only

Antonyms

7 4.8

Something added to make another thing work, look, or taste better

Surface Forms

diluter singular
diluters plural

Morphology

diluter = dilute (transparent) = dilute + er

Formed by adding the agent/instrument suffix '-er' to the verb 'dilute', so the meaning 'one or something that dilutes' is directly inferable.

Etymology

Diluter is built from dilute plus -er, and dilute means 'to make thinner' or 'weaker'. So a diluter can be a person or thing that makes an idea, value, or product less strong or less pure by reducing its strength.