| edulcorate | 1. To render sweet; to sweeten; to free from acidity. "Succory . . . Edulcorated with sugar and vinegar." (Evelyn) 2. <chemistry> To free from acids, salts, or other soluble substances, by washing; to purify. Origin: L. E ou + dulcoratus, p. P. Of dulcorare to sweeten, fr. Dulcor sweetness, fr. Dulcis sweet: cf. F. Edulcorer. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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