Definition of Edulcorate

1. Verb. Make sweeter in taste.

Exact synonyms: Dulcify, Dulcorate, Sweeten
Specialized synonyms: Honey, Saccharify, Sugar, Candy, Glaze, Sugarcoat, Mull
Generic synonyms: Change Taste
Antonyms: Sour
Derivative terms: Sweetener, Sweetening, Sweetening

Definition of Edulcorate

1. v. t. To render sweet; to sweeten; to free from acidity.

Definition of Edulcorate

1. [v -RATED, -RATING, -RATES]

Medical Definition of Edulcorate

1. 1. To render sweet; to sweeten; to free from acidity. "Succory . . . Edulcorated with sugar and vinegar." (Evelyn) 2. To free from acids, salts, or other soluble substances, by washing; to purify. Origin: L. E ou + dulcoratus, p. P. Of dulcorare to sweeten, fr. Dulcor sweetness, fr. Dulcis sweet: cf. F. Edulcorer. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Edulcorate

educe
educed
educes
educible
educing
educt
educt
eduction
eductions
eductive
eductor
eductors
educts
edulcorant
edulcorate (current term)
edulcorate (current term)
edulcorated
edulcorates
edulcorating
edulcoration
edutainment
edutainments
Edvard Grieg
Edvard Hagerup Grieg
Edvard Munch
Edward
Edward's syndrome
Edwardian
Edwards
Edwards' syndrome

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