dilution
/daɪˈluːʃən/
Syllables di·lu·tion
Stress di-LU-tion
Phonics Breakdown
di
/daɪ/
long i (i-e)
lu
/luː/
long u_e
tion
/ʃən/
tion ending
Meaning
the process of making something weaker or less concentrated by adding liquid
Sound Reference
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di=/daɪ/(die) + lu=/luː/(blue) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)
Example
The dilution of the chemical makes it safe to handle.