edulcorate Meaning, Definition & Usage

E*dul"co*rate transitive verb

Etymology

L. e ou + dulcoratus, p. p. of dulcorare to sweeten, fr. dulcor sweetness, fr. dulcis sweet: cf. F. édulcorer.

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Edulcorated ; present participle & verbal noun Edulcorating

Definitions

1. To render sweet; to sweeten; to free from acidity.

   Succory . . . edulcorated with sugar and vinegar. Evelyn.

2. (Chem.) To free from acids, salts, or other soluble substances, by washing; to purify. R.