Dephlegmate
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Dephlegmate is a verb meaning (physical chemistry, alchemy, dated) To deprive of superabundant water, as by evaporation or distillation; to clear of aqueous matter; to rectify; used of spirits and acids.
Meaning
(physical chemistry, alchemy, dated) To deprive of superabundant water, as by evaporation or distillation; to clear of aqueous matter; to rectify; used of spirits and acids.
Word Forms
- dephlegmates
- dephlegmating
- dephlegmated
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dephlegm, abstract, distil, rectify, degasify, dehydrate.
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