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Definition of Despumation
1. n. The act of throwing up froth or scum; separation of the scum or impurities from liquids; scumming; clarification.
Definition of Despumation
1. Noun. The act of throwing up froth or scum. ¹
2. Noun. Separation of scum or impurities from liquid; clarification. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Despumation
1. 1. The rising of impurities to the surface of a liquid. 2. The skimming off of impurities on the surface of a liquid. Origin: L. De-spumo, pp. -atus, to skim, fr. Spumo, to foam, fr. Spuma, foam (05 Mar 2000)