To remove alcohol from a substance, especially a beverage.
From de- (remove) plus alcohol plus -ize (to make or perform). Created in late 19th century as chemistry and food science advanced.
Wine makers and brewers now dealcoholize drinks using reverse osmosis, spinning cone technology, and vacuum distillation—these fancy methods preserve flavor in a way that simple heating never could.
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