Lahjendatakse

Lahjendatakse is Estonian, forming the present passive of the verb lahjendada. It describes the action of making something less concentrated by adding a solvent or other substance. The exact meaning depends on context: in chemistry and industry it often means dilution with a solvent, while in food, medicine or quality control it can also refer to adulteration or alteration of composition.

In scientific and industrial contexts lahjendamine is used to adjust concentration for analysis, reactions, or measurement. Dilution helps bring samples within detectable ranges, facilitates uniform mixing, or prepares solutions for experiments. In the food and beverage sector, dilution may refer to preparing products from concentrates or complying with strength regulations. In medicine and pharmacology, dilution is a common step in preparing solutions for administration or testing, governed by safety and quality standards.

In everyday language lahjendatakse can be used without technical detail to indicate that a liquid or mixture is being weakened or modified. The passive form emphasizes the result rather than the actor, which is typical when describing laboratory procedures or regulatory compliance.

Grammatical note: lahjendatakse is the present passive form of lahjendada and can refer to a singular or plural subject. Examples: "Lahust lahjendatakse veega." (The solution is diluted with water.) "Proov lahjendatakse enne analüüsi." (The sample is diluted before analysis.) The term is commonly encountered in scientific texts, quality assurance documentation, and instructional material in Estonian.