subdilution

noun

sub·​dilution

"+

1

: a fractional dilution of a solution of known concentration

prepared 0.1, 0.01, and 0.001 molar subdilutions from a molar solution

2

: the act of preparing a subdilution

obtained an accurate solution by subdilution

Word History

Etymology

sub- + dilution

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