2. (Chem.)
Defn: To free from acids, salts, or other soluble substances, by washing; to purify. [R.]
EDULCORATION
E*dul`co*ra"tion, n. Etym: [Cf. F. édulcoration.]
1. The act of sweetening or edulcorating.
2. (Chem.)
Defn: The act of freeing from acids or any soluble substances, by affusions of water. [R.] Ure.
EDULCORATIVE
E*dul"co*ra*tive, a.
Defn: Tending to
EDULCORATOR
E*dul"co*ra`tor, n.
Defn: A contrivance used to supply small quantities of sweetened liquid, water, etc., to any mixture, or to test tubes, etc.; a dropping bottle.