n. [ LL. dulcoratio. ] The act of sweetening. [ R. ] Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F. édulcoration. ] 1. The act of sweetening or edulcorating. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Chem.) The act of freeing from acids or any soluble substances, by affusions of water. [ R. ] Ure. [ 1913 Webster ]