Difference between Dilutant and Diluent

What is the difference between Dilutant and Diluent?

Dilutant as a noun is a diluting agent; a diluent. while Diluent as a noun is that which dilutes.

Dilutant

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A diluting agent; a diluent.

Diluent

Part of speech: noun

Definition: That which dilutes.A solvent or other liquid preparation used to dilute a sample prior to testing.An agent used for effecting dilution of the blood; a weak drink.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Diluting; making thinner or weaker by admixture, especially of water.

We hope you now know whether to use Dilutant or Diluent in your sentence.

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