solution vs dilution

dilution vs solution

solution and dilution both are nouns.

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

As nouns, dilution is a hyponym of solution; that is, dilution is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than solution:

solution: a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
dilution: a diluted solution

Other hyponyms of solution include brine, aqueous solution, bleach liquor, buffer solution, collodion, chlorine water, conjugate, conjugate solution, electrolyte, eluate, Fehling's solution, formalin, formol, gargle, mouthwash, extract, infusion, injectant, injection, isosmotic solution, isotonic solution, liquid bleach, sap, primary solid solution, solid solution, sal volatile, spirits of ammonia, Gram's solution, toner, camphor spirit, baryta-water, baryta water, hypertonic solution.

solution (noun)	dilution (noun)
the successful action of solving a problem	weakening (reducing the concentration) by the addition of water or a thinner
a method for solving a problem	a diluted solution
a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem
the set of values that give a true statement when substituted into an equation
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution

Difference between solution and dilution

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