dilateren

Definitions of dilateren
  1. verb
    increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance
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    type of:
    verhogen
    make bigger or more
  2. verb
    make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else; moderate
    synonyms: adouceren, temperen
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    type of:
    afzwakken, bagatelliseren, ondermijning, verslappen, verzwakken
    lessen the strength of
  3. verb
    lower in value by increasing the base-metal content
    synonyms: corrumperen
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    type of:
    devalueren
    lower the value or quality of
  4. verb
    corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
    synonyms: perverteren, verliederlijken
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    type of:
    bepalen, gewijzigd, helpen, herscheppen, modificeren, variëren, veranderen, wijzigen
    cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
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