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Diluent meaning
That which dilutes. | A solvent or other liquid preparation used to dilute a sample prior to testing. | An agent used for effecting dilution of the blood; a weak drink.
Example sentences (3)
Diluent and bitumen will migrate at different rates, depending on the temperature- and composition of the surrounding soils, but separation will take place more slowly as the aromatics diffuse through sediment rather than through air.
The main component to the sample is an internal standard, which also serves as the diluent.
There can be a case of over dilution and under dilution, as well as dilution with the incorrect diluent.