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Definitions for: Edulcorate [v] make sweeter in taste
Webster (1913) Definition: E*dul"co*rate, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Edulcorated;
p. pr. & vb. n. Edulcorating.] [L. e out + dulcoratus, p.
p. of dulcorare to sweeten, fr. dulcor sweetness, fr. dulcis
sweet: cf. F. ['e]dulcorer.]
1. To render sweet; to sweeten; to free from acidity.
Succory . . . edulcorated with sugar and vinegar.
--Evelyn.
2. (Chem.) To free from acids, salts, or other soluble
substances, by washing; to purify. [R.]
Synonyms: dulcify, dulcorate, sweeten
Antonyms: acetify, acidify, acidulate, sour
See Also: candy, change taste, glaze, honey, mull, saccharify, sugar, sugarcoat
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