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Subtilization

Subtilization \Sub`til*i*za"tion\, n. [Cf. F. subtilization.]

  1. The act of making subtile.

  2. (Old Chem.) The operation of making so volatile as to rise in steam or vapor.

  3. Refinement; subtlety; extreme attenuation.

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subtilization

n. 1 The act of making subtle. 2 (context chemistry obsolete English) The operation of making so volatile as to rise in steam or vapour. 3 refinement; subtlety; extreme attenuation

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