ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Elixation

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɛlɪkˈseɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Elixation is a noun meaning (now rare) Boiling, stewing.

Meaning

(now rare) Boiling, stewing.

More Meanings

  1. (now rare) Digestion (in the stomach).
  2. (obsolete, chemistry) Boiling in order to produce an elixir

Example Sentences

Elixation is the seething of meat in the stomach, by the said natural heat, as meat s boiled in a pot; to which corruption or putrefaction is opposite.

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Related Words

Related dictionary entries include coction, reduction, excoction, decoction, boildown, refluxing.

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