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dilutive

Part of speech: Adjective

Senses:

1. Having the quality or ability to dilute.
2. Causing dilution.
3. Financially diluting ownership in a company.

Usages:

1. The dilutive nature of water helps in hydrating the body.
2. The dilutive effect of adding more cream to the soup made it milder in taste.
3. The decision to issue more shares was highly dilutive.

Sample sentences:

1. The dilutive properties of the solvent allowed the chemist to create a less concentrated solution.
2. By using additional fillers, the artist achieved a dilutive effect, creating a softer shade in the painting.
3. Investors were concerned about the dilutive impact of the company's stock split on their share ownership.

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