Despume
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪˈspjuːm/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Despume is a verb meaning (obsolete, transitive) To free from spume, foam or scum.
Meaning
(obsolete, transitive) To free from spume, foam or scum.
Example Sentences
The Honey must first be cocted in water, and despumed; then must the Vinegar be by little and little adjected
Word Forms
- despumes
- despuming
- despumed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include despumate, descum, scum, defoam, deslime, desludge.
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