DEPHLEGMATIONS

Noun

dephlegmations

plural of dephlegmation

Source: Wiktionary


DEPHLEGMATION

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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