01 v. t. To deprive of superabundant water, as by evaporation or distillation; to clear of aqueous matter; to rectify; -- used of spirits and acids.
imp. & p. p.
Dephlegmated; p. pr. & vb. n.
Dephlegmating
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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.(Chem.)