EDULCORATION

Etymology

Noun

edulcoration (countable and uncountable, plural edulcorations)

(rare) A sweetening.

(rare) The process of edulcorating.

(chemistry) The process of removing acid or other impurities from a substance.

Source: Wiktionary


E*dul`co*ra"tion, n. Etym: [Cf. F. édulcoration.]

1. The act of sweetening or edulcorating.

2. (Chem.)

Definition: The act of freeing from acids or any soluble substances, by affusions of water. [R.] Ure.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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