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Diluted

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

The process of adding solvent (usually water) to decrease the concentration of solute. Dilution does not involve adding more solute.

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