dilute
1. di.lute or di.lu.tor \di--'lu:t, d*-\ \-'lu:t-*r\ vt [L dilutus, pp. of diluere to wash away, dilute, partly fr. di-)X + lavere to wash, partly fr. di- + luere to release, atone for 1: to make thinner or more liquid by admixture 2: to diminish the strength, flavor, or brilliance of by admixture 3: ATTENUATE - di.lu.ter n 2. dilute aj : DILUTED, WEAK - di.lute.ness n