HeyRuaHow to say “dilution” in Irish
- Irish:
- caolúchán
- English:
- dilution, narrowing
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KWEEL-oo-khawn” /ˈkiːluːxaːn/
- Genitive singular:
- caolúcháin, an chaolúcháin (e.g. ráta an chaolúcháin, the rate of dilution)
What does “caolúchán” mean?
“Caolúchán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- dilution
- The act of making a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water or another liquid.Also: diluting, thinning, attenuation.
1 other meaning: narrowing
- 2narrowing
- The act or process of making something narrower or thinner.Also: thinning, tapering.
“Caolúchán” with the article
Here is caolúchán after the article (an t-alt).
“Caolúchán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using caolúchán, the Irish word for dilution.
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Dilution in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dilution?
The Irish for dilution is caolúchán (pronounced “KWEEL-oo-khawn”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean narrowing.
How do you pronounce caolúchán in Irish?
Caolúchán is said like “KWEEL-oo-khawn” (IPA /ˈkiːluːxaːn/).
Does caolúchán have a plural?
No plural form is given for caolúchán in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does caolúchán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Caolúchán can mean dilution or narrowing, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does caolúchán change to chaolúchán or gcaolúchán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) caolúchán becomes mo chaolúchán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcaolúchán (eclipsis).
What is the opposite of caolúchán?
The opposite idea, concentration, is usually tiúchan, as in tiúchan an tuaslagáin, the concentration of the solution.
