dilution

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Dilution and settling address much of the concern, says Denver Water spokesperson Todd Hartman, but the utility company closely watches the issue of mine water draining into drinking water.

From Scientific American • Nov. 4, 2021

Dilution would only be considered again “if we get any other outbreaks that turn explosive,” Dr. Aylward said.

From New York Times • May 19, 2016

Dilution has become the treatment solution, an idea that drives Dufalla into fits of anger, as he mocks the waste experts’ call of dilution is the solution to pollution.

From Salon • Aug. 18, 2012

Fear of Dilution Comverge is not yet in severe financial trouble, so why has Comverge fallen to the level reached only in the depths of the 2008 financial crisis? 

From Forbes • Jul. 18, 2011

Dilution of the Specific Serum: Apparatus required: Sterile graduated capillary pipettes to contain 10 c. mm.

From The Elements of Bacteriological Technique A Laboratory Guide for Medical, Dental, and Technical Students. Second Edition Rewritten and Enlarged. by Eyre, J. W. H. (John William Henry)