Meaning of edulcorate in English

1. Pronunciation

   /əˈdəlkəˌreɪt/

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1. Verb

   edulcorate

   Etymology

   mid 17th century: from medieval Latin edulcorat-‘sweetened’, from the verb edulcorare, from Latin e (variant of ex-) ‘out’ + dulcor‘sweetness’

   Definitions

   1. make sweeter in taste

   Antonyms

   • sour
   • acidify
   • acidulate
   • acetify