diluents
Substances that thin
Diluents are substances used to dilute, thin, or reduce the concentration of another substance.
In pharmacology, diluents are inactive ingredients that bulk up medications or make them easier to administer.
In chemistry and manufacturing, they thin paints, inks, or other solutions: The lab technician added a diluent to the sample.
The singular is diluent.
One that transports
- vehicleMeans of transport
- mediumMiddle size or state
- bufferProtective intermediate space
- extenderThing that adds length
dispersant · emulsifier · stabilizer · filler · binder · base · matrix · suspension
Clear essential liquid
- ethanolDrinkable volatile spirit
- acetoneVolatile organic solvent
- alcoholIntoxicating hydroxyl compound
- isopropanolSecondary propyl alcohol
methanol · glycerol · benzene · toluene · xylene · hexane · naphtha · kerosene
Liquid diluting agent
- linseed oilPressed flax-derived drying medium
- turpentinePine-resin solvent
- mineral spiritsPetroleum-derived paint solvent
- mediumMiddle size or state
varnish · glazing · brushwork · viscosity · fluidity · oil paint · acrylics · watercolor
Temperature-regulating fluid
- lubricantFriction-reducing substance
- hydraulic fluidLiquid that transmits force
- fuel additiveSubstance improving engine performance
- plasticizerAdditive increasing material pliability
blending · mixing · concentration · specification · grade · purity · compatibility · ratio
carrier
One that transports
extender · dispersant · emulsifier · stabilizer · filler · binder · base · matrix · suspension · solution
water
Clear essential liquid
- ethanolDrinkable volatile spirit
- acetoneVolatile organic solvent
- alcoholIntoxicating hydroxyl compound
isopropanol · methanol · glycerol · benzene · toluene · xylene · hexane · naphtha · kerosene · turpentine
thinner
Liquid diluting agent
- linseed oilPressed flax-derived drying medium
- turpentinePine-resin solvent
- mineral spiritsPetroleum-derived paint solvent
medium · varnish · glazing · brushwork · viscosity · fluidity · oil paint · acrylics · watercolor · pigment
coolant
Temperature-regulating fluid
- lubricantFriction-reducing substance
- hydraulic fluidLiquid that transmits force
- fuel additiveSubstance improving engine performance
plasticizer · blending · mixing · concentration · specification · grade · purity · compatibility · ratio · viscosity
diluentsconcentrates
Directs sustained attention
thickeners · fortifiers · intensifiers · strengtheners · enrichers
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