dilutant en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English dilute Latin -ns Latin -āns Old French -antbor. Proto-Indo-European *-onts Proto-Germanic *-ndz Proto-West Germanic *-andī Old English -ende Middle English -ant English -ant English dilutant From dilute + -ant.
Meanings
- (nonstandard) A diluting agent; a diluent, or thinner.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| dilutants | Number=Plur | lexicographic |