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depurate
[ dep-yuh-reyt ]
verb (used with or without object)
- to make or become free from impurities.
depurate
/ ˈdɛpjʊˌreɪt /
verb
- to cleanse or purify or to be cleansed or purified
- obsolete.to promote the elimination of waste products from (the body)
Derived Forms
- ˌdepuˈration, noun
- ˈdepuˌrator, noun
Other Words From
- depu·ration noun
- depu·rator noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of depurate1
Example Sentences
Treatment.—As the natural tendency of these different maladies is the complete destruction of life to all parts of the organization, efforts must be made to depurate the whole animal, and arouse every part to healthy action in the manner recommended under article Joint Murrain.
Depurate, dep′ū-rāt, v.t. to purify: sometimes to render impure.—ns.
To obtain it pure and concentrated, it is first allowed to depurate from the mucous part of the fruit by long rest in a cool cellar, and is afterwards concentrated by exposing it to the temperature of 4 or 5 degrees below Zero, from 21° to 23° of Fahrenheit, the water is frozen, and the acid remains liquid, reduced to about an eighth part of its original bulk.
Depurate vice of all her offensiveness, and you prune her of half her evil.
Hops, Lupulus: Hot and moiſt, rather Medicinal, than fit for Sallet; the Buds and young Tendrels excepted, which may be eaten raw; but more conveniently being boil'd, and cold like Aſparagus: They are Diuretic; depurate the Blood, and open Obſtructions.
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