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subtilization
subtilization (ˌsʌ(b)tɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən) [ad. med.L. subtīlizātio, -ōnem, n. of action f. subtilizāre to subtilize. Cf. F. subtilisation (from 16th c.), Sp. su(b)tilizacion.] 1. The action of the vb. subtilize; the sublimation or rarefaction of a substance.1603 Holland Plutarch's Mor. 1318 They burne ince...
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subtilizing
▪ I. ˈsubtilizing, vbl. n. Also 6–7 -tell-. [-ing1.] 1. = subtilization 1.1662 Merrett tr. Neri's Art of Glass xvi, Crocus Martis is nothing else but a subtilising and Calcination of Iron. 1693 tr. Blancard's Phys. Dict. (ed. 2) 89/2 Sublimatio..is a Subtilizing of things by gradually Dissolving the...
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inspissation
inspissation (ɪnspɪˈseɪʃən) [ad. med.L. inspissātiōn-em, n. of action from inspissāre to inspissate.] The action of making, or process of becoming, thick or dense; thickening, condensation; an instance of this.1603 Holland Plutarch's Mor. 1079 What more opposite to subtilization and rarefaction, tha...
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rarefaction
rarefaction (rɛərɪ-, rærɪˈfækʃən) Also 7–8 rari-. [Noun of action f. L. rārēfacĕre: see rarefy v. Cf. F. raréfaction (14th c., Oresme).] The action of rarefying, or process of being rarefied; diminution of density. (Now chiefly of the air or gases, or Path. of bones.)1603 Holland Plutarch's Mor. 131...
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volatilization
volatilization (vɒlətɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən) [f. next + -ation. Cf. F. volatilisation, Sp. -izacion, Pg. -iza{cced}ão, It. -izzazione.] The action or process of making volatile; the state of being volatilized.1661 Boyle Scept. Chem. vi. (1680) 420 Multitudes of Chymists have..attempted in Vain the Volatilizati...
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subtle
▪ I. subtle, a. (ˈsʌt(ə)l) Forms: α. 3–7 sotill, 4–5 -el, il(le, -yl(e, 4–6 -ell, 5–6 -yll, (4 -ele, -ile, -ylle, soutil, -yle, 5 sotule, 6 sot(t)le); 4–5 sutell, -il, 4–6 -el, 5–6 suttell, -ill, 5–7 suttle, 6–7 sutle (4 sutile, -ill, 5 -elle, -ille, suttyle, Sc. sutaille, suttale, sittell, 6 sut(t)...
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