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dilution

UK /daɪˈluːʃən/US /daɪˈluːʃən/

词源

源自拉丁语 'dilutio',来自动词 'diluere'(意为冲洗、冲淡),由 'dis-'(分开)和 'luere'(冲洗)组成。

noun

❶ 稀释,指通过加入液体或其他物质使溶液浓度降低的过程,常用于化学、制药或饮料调制领域。

“The dilution of the acid with water makes it safer to handle.”

(用水稀释酸后,操作起来更安全。)

“Proper dilution of the medicine is crucial for accurate dosing.”

(药物的正确稀释对确保剂量准确至关重要。)

❶ 股权稀释,指公司增发股票导致现有股东持股比例下降的现象,常见于商业和金融领域。

“The new investment round caused significant dilution for early shareholders.”

(新一轮融资导致早期股东的股权被大幅稀释。)

“Founders often try to avoid excessive dilution of their ownership.”

(创始人通常会尽量避免所有权被过度稀释。)

同义词:weakening, thinning, reduction, attenuation

常见短语

dilution effect — 稀释效应,指因稀释而导致的浓度降低或影响力减弱的现象,可用于物理或商业场景。

“The dilution effect made the chemical reaction proceed more slowly.”

(稀释效应使得化学反应进行得更缓慢。)

serial dilution — 连续稀释法,实验室中逐步稀释样品的标准技术,用于获得不同浓度的溶液。

“The technician performed serial dilutions to create a concentration gradient.”

(技术员进行连续稀释以创建浓度梯度。)