edulcorate

[ih-duhl-kuh-reyt]

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verb (used with object), e·dul·co·rat·ed, e·dul·co·rat·ing. Chemistry.

to free from acids, salts, or impurities by washing; purify.

Origin of edulcorate

1800–10; < New Latin ēdulcorātus, equivalent to ē- e-¹ + Late Latin dulcorātus sweetened (past participle of dulcorāre), equivalent to Latin dulcor sweetness (dulc(is) sweet + -or -or¹) + -ātus -ate¹

Related formse·dul·co·ra·tion, noune·dul·co·ra·tive, adjective

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Related Words for edulcorate

bathe, scrub, soak, dredge, mop, flush, scrape, sweep, wash, disinfect, brush, vacuum, dust, cleanse, wipe, rinse, pick, absolve, atone, lustrate

British Dictionary definitions for edulcorate

edulcorate

verb

(tr) to free from soluble impurities by washing

Derived Formsedulcoration, noun

Word Origin for edulcorate

C17: from Medieval Latin ēdulcorāre, from Late Latin dulcor sweetness

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