edulcoration en · NOUN
Etymology
From Latin ēdulcoratiō (“making sweet”), from ex (“from, out of”) + dulcis (“sweet”). By surface analysis, edulcorate + -ion.
Meanings
- (countable, rare, uncountable) A sweetening.
- (countable, rare, uncountable) The process of edulcorating.
- (countable, uncountable) The process of removing acid or other impurities from a substance.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| edulcorations | Number=Plur | lexicographic |