Chinese
xīshì
Meaning: dilute; dilution
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

稀釋
稀
釋
稀释
稀
释

Example sentences

Please dilute with boiled water before use.
他常用稀釋後的酒精來消毒環境。
他常用稀释后的酒精来消毒环境。
He often uses diluted alcohol to disinfect the environment.

Usage Notes

To make a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent.

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