Dephlegmated

/ˌdiːˈflɛɡmeɪtɪd/ adjective

Definition

Freed from phlegm; purified by removing watery or impure substances.

Etymology

Past tense adjective of dephlegmate, describing a substance that has been treated to remove phlegmatic or watery matter.

Kelly Says

In old texts about chemistry and medicine, you'll see descriptions of 'dephlegmated spirits'—it's basically what we'd call distilled alcohol or purified oils today.

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