† dephlegmation Old Chem.
(diːflɛgˈmeɪʃən)
[n. of action from prec. vb.; in mod.F. déflegmation (Trevoux 1732).]
The process of dephlegmating a spirit or acid.
| 1668 Boyle Ess. & Tracts (1669) 48 To separate the aqueous parts by Dephlegmation. 1718 Quincy Compl. Dispens. 40 The same thing is constantly observ'd in the Dephlegmation of acid Spirit. 1758 Elaboratory laid Open Introd. 46 Retorts must be provided for the dephlegmation. |