a. 冲淡的, 稀释的

n. 稀释液, 冲淡剂

[化] 稀释剂

[医] 稀释的, 稀释剂

[ noun ]
a diluting agent
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Diluent \Dil"u*ent\, a. [L. diluens, p. pr. diluere. See
{Dilute}.]
Diluting; making thinner or weaker by admixture, esp. of
water. --Arbuthnot.


Diluent \Dil"u*ent\, n.
1. That which dilutes.

2. (Med.) An agent used for effecting dilution of the blood;
a weak drink.

There is no real diluent but water. --Arbuthnot.