Di·lute v. t. [imp. & p. p. Diluted; p. pr. & vb. n. Diluting.]
 1. To make thinner or more liquid by admixture with something; to thin and dissolve by mixing.
 Mix their watery store.
 With the chyle's current, and dilute it more.   --Blackmore.
 2. To diminish the strength, flavor, color, etc., of, by mixing; to reduce, especially by the addition of water; to temper; to attenuate; to weaken.
    Lest these colors should be diluted and weakened by the mixture of any adventitious light.   --Sir I. Newton.