dilution vs dilute

dilution is a noun but dilute is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
dilution	Yes	No	No	No
dilute	No	Yes	Yes	No

dilution (noun)	dilute (noun)
weakening (reducing the concentration) by the addition of water or a thinner
a diluted solution

dilution (adjective)	dilute (adjective)
	reduced in strength or concentration or quality or purity

dilution (verb)	dilute (verb)
	lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture
	corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones