Diluent
Diluent
Diluent (/dɪˈluːənt/), derived from the Latin word diluere meaning "to wash away", is a substance that is used to dilute or reduce the concentration of a mixture or solution.
Usage
In the field of medicine, diluents are often used in the preparation of drug solutions, to decrease the concentration of the active ingredient for safe administration. They are also used in the preparation of vaccines, where they serve to maintain the stability of the active components.
Types of Diluents
There are various types of diluents used in different contexts. Some of the most common ones include:
- Water: Often used as a diluent in many pharmaceutical preparations.
- Saline: A solution of salt in water, used as a diluent in intravenous drug administration.
- Alcohol: Used as a diluent in certain topical medications.
- Glycerol: Used as a diluent in certain oral and topical medications.
Related Terms
- Dilution: The process of reducing the concentration of a solute in a solution, usually by mixing with more of the solvent.
- Solvent: A substance that dissolves a solute, resulting in a solution. A solvent is usually a liquid but can also be a solid, a gas, or a supercritical fluid.
- Solute: The minor component in a solution that is dissolved by the solvent.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Diluent
- Wikipedia's article - Diluent
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