That which dilutes.
Used in a Sentence
diluents
Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for diluents.
Editorial note
You can mix it with propylene glycol if you are using other diluents as well.
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Definitions3
Parts of speech1
Quick take
That which dilutes.
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of diluents gathered in one view.
(analytical chemistry) A solvent or other liquid preparation used to dilute a sample prior to testing.
(medicine) An agent used for effecting dilution of the blood; a weak drink.
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for diluents.
noun
That which dilutes.
noun
(analytical chemistry) A solvent or other liquid preparation used to dilute a sample prior to testing.
noun
(medicine) An agent used for effecting dilution of the blood; a weak drink.
Example sentences
You can mix it with propylene glycol if you are using other diluents as well.
Because as all blood diluents it can have dramatic consequences - a hemorrhage.
The legitimate cannabis industry has dabbled with other diluents though (such as PG/PEG/VG and most commonly terpenes), mostly to help the very viscous THC distillate work with the cartridge hardware.
Yes, their oil has to be refined a lot more than other types [1]: > Venezuela produces extra-heavy crude oil in the Orincoco Oil Belt area and heavily relies on imports of lighter liquids (diluents) to blend with this crude oil to make it marketable.
> However, where low-protein diets are simultaneously high in fats and carbohydrates and low in non-caloric diluents such as fibre and water, the homeostatic mechanisms can be overwhelmed leading to positive energy balance, particularly where carbohydrates are rapidly digested non-resistant starches and sugars.
Shady operators have targeted these heavy black oil stocks as diluents for their non-refinery chemical byproducts that would otherwise end up as "chemical waste" in some cases.
One company I know of sells flavorings that are mostly organic water/alcohol/other diluents, but then the other 5% can be anything and you only need very small amounts of concentrated flavorings which can be anything "nature identical".
Quote examples
Shady operators have targeted these heavy black oil stocks as diluents for their non-refinery chemical byproducts that would otherwise end up as "chemical waste" in some cases.
One company I know of sells flavorings that are mostly organic water/alcohol/other diluents, but then the other 5% can be anything and you only need very small amounts of concentrated flavorings which can be anything "nature identical".
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use diluents in a sentence?
You can mix it with propylene glycol if you are using other diluents as well.
What does diluents mean?
That which dilutes.
What part of speech is diluents?
diluents is commonly used as noun.