laimentamisen
Laimentamisen (Finnish for dilution) refers to the process of reducing the concentration of a solute in a solution by adding solvent or by removing some solute. In laboratory and analytical contexts, dilution is used to bring samples and reagents to workable concentrations, to create calibration standards, and to adjust assay conditions. The concept is fundamental in chemistry, biology, medicine, and environmental science.
Common methods include simple dilution and serial dilution. In simple dilution, a known volume of stock solution
Applications span many fields. In microbiology, dilution plating allows estimation of microbial density; in clinical laboratories,
Practical considerations include accuracy and precision of pipettes and measuring devices, sample compatibility with the solvent,