Dilutant vs. Diluent

Dilutantnoun

A diluting agent; a diluent, or thinner.

Dilutantnoun

a diluting agent

Diluentnoun

That which dilutes.

Diluentnoun

(analytical chemistry) A solvent or other liquid preparation used to dilute a sample prior to testing.

Diluentnoun

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

Diluentadjective

Diluting; making thinner or weaker by admixture, especially of water.

Diluentadjective

Diluting; making thinner or weaker by admixture, esp. of water.

Diluentnoun

That which dilutes.

Diluentnoun

An agent used for effecting dilution of the blood; a weak drink.

Diluentnoun

a diluting agent

Diluent

A diluent (also referred to as a filler, dilutant or thinner) is a diluting agent. Certain fluids are too viscous to be pumped easily or too dense to flow from one particular point to the other.