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diluent

/dil-yoo-uhnt/US // ˈdɪl yu ənt //UK // (ˈdɪljʊənt) //

稀释剂,冲淡剂,稀释液,稀釋劑

Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : serving to dilute; diluting.
n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a diluting substance.

Examples

  • Perna already directed the distribution of alcohol wipes, diluent, syringes and needles, which are needed to administer the vaccine, ahead of the actual doses in order to expedite the process.

  • In some instances it would be advantageous to have prepared diluent on hand for use at any time.

  • For detonating dynamite, guncotton, &c. , it is generally employed without admixture of a diluent.

  • Nitrogen, which constitutes about four fifths of its volume, has been supposed to act as a mere diluent to the oxygen.

  • In fact, nitrogen seems to act in the animal economy purely as a diluent or vehicle for the administration of oxygen.

  • Or, in determining its percentage composition when the amount of fat, protein, carbohydrate and diluent is given.

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