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despumate

/ dɪˈspjuːmeɪt; ˈdɛspjʊˌmeɪt /

verb

  1. tr to clarify or purify (a liquid) by skimming a scum from its surface
  2. intr (of a liquid) to form a scum or froth


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Derived Forms

  • ˌdespuˈmation, noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of despumate1

C17: from Latin dēspūmāre to skim off, from de- + spūma foam, froth

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