An archaic term meaning to dilute or make weaker, particularly with reference to liquids.
From Latin 'diluere,' combining 'dis-' (apart) and 'luere' (to wash). The prefix suggests separation, and the root suggests washing away or thinning.
This word shows us how medieval alchemists and apothecaries thought about chemistry—diluting substances wasn't just mixing, it was 'separating out' what they wanted through washing!
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