DESPUMATION

Etymology

Noun

despumation (countable and uncountable, plural despumations)

The act of throwing up froth or scum.

Separation of scum or impurities from liquid; clarification.

Anagrams

• pentasodium

Source: Wiktionary


Des`pu*ma"tion, n. Etym: [L. despumatio: cf. F. despumation.]

Definition: The act of throwing up froth or scum; separation of the scum or impurities from liquids; scumming; clarification.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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