fortyndet
Fortyndet is a term used in several Nordic languages to describe a substance that has had its concentration reduced by dilution. In scientific and medical contexts, a fortyndet solution is prepared by adding a solvent to a concentrated stock solution until the desired concentration is reached. The concept applies to liquids and, in broader usage, to any mixture whose strength or intensity has been lowered.
In everyday language, fortyndet can describe beverages, reagents, or samples that have been watered down or
Etymology and usage notes vary by language, but the term commonly derives from a prefix meaning “to
See also: dilution, concentration, dilution steps, standard solution, pharmacology, analytical chemistry. Further reading can include general