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dilution

[dih-loo-shuhn, dahy-] / dɪˈlu ʃən, daɪ- /


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They were said to have narrowed some but not all of the gaps, at least on the nuclear file, where Iran offered new concessions including the dilution of its highly enriched uranium.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Because Unilever’s food business dwarfs McCormick’s, there would be significant dilution for McCormick’s current shareholders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

“For some companies, the dilution is very significant over time, and then you need to factor for that,” Luria said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 21, 2026

Specifically, investors should pay attention to dilution without accounting for the offsetting impact of share buybacks.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 21, 2026

If the best antidote for poisons is dilution, what better dilution than a chemical designed to add water and oxygen constantly for hundreds of years?

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera




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