edulcorate

[ ih-duhl-kuh-reyt ]

verb (used with object)

, Chemistry.

, e·dul·co·rat·ed, e·dul·co·rat·ing.

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

edulcorate

/ ɪˈdʌlkəˌreɪt /

verb

1. tr to free from soluble impurities by washing

Derived Forms

• eˌdulcoˈration, noun

Other Words From

• e·dulco·ration noun
• e·dulco·rative adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of edulcorate¹

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 -or ¹ ) + -ātus -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of edulcorate¹

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

Related Words

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• spruce up
• sweep
• vacuum
• wash
• wipe