† dephlegmationn.
/diːflɛɡˈmeɪʃən/ Old Chemistry.
The process of dephlegmating a spirit or acid.
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1668 R. Boyle Ess. & Tracts (1669) 48 To separate the aqueous parts by Dephlegmation.
1718 J. Quincy Pharmacopœia Officinalis 40 The same thing is constantly observ'd in the Dephlegmation of acid Spirit.
1758 R. Dossie Elaboratory laid open Introd. 46 Retorts must be provided for the dephlegmation.
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