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Definition of: edulcorate
(i·dul′kə·rāt) v.t. ·rat·ed, ·rat·ing
1. To correct the acidity or acridity of; soften; sweeten.
2. Chem. To cleanse or free from soluble acids, salts, etc., by washing with water. [<L edulcoratus, pp. of edulcorare <ex- out + dulcis sweet]
—e·dul′co·ra′tion noun
—e·dul′co·ra′tive adjective
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