| dephlegm | <chemistry> To rid of phlegm or water; to dephlegmate. Origin: Pref. De- + phlegm water; cf. F. Dephlegmer, deflegmer. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| dephlegmate | <chemistry> To deprive of superabundant water, as by evaporation or distillation; to clear of aqueous matter; to rectify; used of spirits and acids. Origin: See Dephlegm. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| dephlegmation | <chemistry> The operation of separating water from spirits and acids, by evaporation or repeated distillation; called also concentration, especially when acids are the subject of it. Origin: Cf. F. Deflegmation. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |