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Webster 1913 Edition


Subtilization

Subˊtil-i-za′tion

,
Noun.
[Cf. F.
subtilization
.]
1.
The act of making subtile.
2.
(Old Chem.)
The operation of making so volatile as to rise in steam or vapor.
3.
Refinement; subtlety; extreme attenuation.

Webster 1828 Edition


Subtilization

SUBTILIZA'TION

,
Noun.
[from subtilize.]
1.
The act of making subtil, fine or thin. In the laboratory, the operation of making so volatile as to rise in steam or vapor.
2.
Refinement; extreme acuteness.

Definition 2024


subtilization

subtilization

English

Noun

subtilization (plural subtilizations)

  1. The act of making subtle.
  2. (chemistry, obsolete) The operation of making so volatile as to rise in steam or vapour.
  3. refinement; subtlety; extreme attenuation