Ohennettu

Ohennettu is a Finnish adjective and past participle formed from the verb ohentaa, meaning to thin, dilute, or reduce in density or concentration. The suffix -ttu marks the past participle, so ohennettu literally means “thinned” or “diluted.” It is used to describe things whose density, thickness, or strength has been reduced.

In forestry and horticulture, ohennettu describes stands or populations that have undergone thinning operations: some trees or plants are removed to improve growth conditions for the remaining individuals, increase light penetration, and reduce competition. The result is a stand with a more open structure than before thinning, described as ohennettu.

In food and beverages, ohennettu is used to indicate dilution. Ohennettu mehu means juice diluted with water or another liquid; ohennettu siirappi would be syrup lightened by dilution. The term can also appear in culinary descriptions to indicate a reduced intensity of flavor or color, though more common words such as laimennettu or ohennetty may be preferred depending on regional usage.

As a general adjective, ohennettu conveys the idea of reduced density or strength, and appears in technical, agricultural, and everyday language. Related nouns include ohennus and ohennusprosessit, describing the act or process of thinning.