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单词 alembication
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Definition of alembication in English:

alembication

noun əˌlɛmbɪˈkeɪʃn
  • 1The action or an act of refining something or making something purer or more perfect; distillation; the result of this.

  • 2Over-refinement of language or ideas; excessive subtlety; an instance of this.

Origin

Early 17th century. From post-classical Latin alembication-, alembicatio from alembicus, alembicum + classical Latin -ātiō.

Definition of alembication in US English:

alembication

nounəˌlɛmbɪˈkeɪʃn
  • 1The action or an act of refining something or making something purer or more perfect; distillation; the result of this.

  • 2Over-refinement of language or ideas; excessive subtlety; an instance of this.

Origin

Early 17th century. From post-classical Latin alembication-, alembicatio from alembicus, alembicum + classical Latin -ātiō.

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