verdünnten

Verdünnten is the plural attributive form of the German adjective verdünnt, meaning diluted. It is derived from the verb verdünnen (to dilute) and is used to describe substances that have been made less concentrated by adding solvent. The form verdünnten occurs when the adjective modifies a plural noun preceded by a definite determiner, as in die verdünnten Lösungen or den verdünnten Proben.

In chemistry, biology and related fields, verdünnten is commonly found in phrases that name multiple dilutions or diluted substances. Examples include die verdünnten Lösungen, die verdünnten Proben und verdünnte Reagenzien. The term describes the state after a dilution process, which may be performed to achieve a target concentration, to prepare samples for measurement, or to reduce toxicity or color intensity.

Grammar and usage notes: verdünnten is the plural, attributive ending used after definite articles or determiners. In plural without a determiner, the form is verdünnte Lösungen (e.g., verdünnte Lösungen wurden gemessen). The base participle verdünnt can also function predicatively, as in Die Lösung ist verdünnt, meaning the solution is diluted.

See also: Verdünnung (dilution), Verdünnungslösung (dilute solution), diluent. In English, corresponding terms are diluted or dilution when describing similar states or processes.