DEPHLEGMATION

Etymology

Noun

dephlegmation (countable and uncountable, plural dephlegmations)

(chemistry, obsolete) The operation of separating water from spirits and acids, by evaporation or repeated distillation; concentration.

Source: Wiktionary


De`phleg*ma"tion, n. Etym: [Cf. F. déflegmation.] (Chem.)

Definition: The operation of separating water from spirits and acids, by evaporation or repeated distillation; -- called also concentration, especially when acids are the subject of it. [Obs.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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