deglutinate Meaning, Definition & Usage

De*glu"ti*nate transitive verb

Etymology

L. deglutinatus, p. p. of deglutinare to deglutinate; de- + glutinare to glue, gluten glue.

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Deglutinated; present participle & verbal noun Deglutinating

Definitions

1. To loosen or separate by dissolving the glue which unties; to unglue.