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Webster 1913 Edition
Dephlegmation
Deˊphleg-ma′tion
,Noun.
[Cf. F.
déflegmation
.] (Chem.)
The operation of separating water from spirits and acids, by evaporation or repeated distillation; – called also
concentration
, especially when acids are the subject of it. [Obs.]
Webster 1828 Edition
Dephlegmation
DEPHLEGMATION
,Noun.