dephlegmate (Meaning)

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dephlegmate (v. t.)

To deprive of superabundant water, as by evaporation or distillation; to clear of aqueous matter; to rectify; -- used of spirits and acids.

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To deprive of superabundant water, as by evaporation or distillation; to clear of aqueous matter; to rectify; -- used of spirits and acids.

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Distillation columns employ dephlegmation to separate components based on their boiling points.

The dephlegmation process involves condensing vapors to remove impurities.

Engineers optimize the dephlegmation rate to achieve desired separation efficiencies.

Dephlegmation is crucial in refining crude oil into various petroleum products.