Definition
despumated
adjective
- freed from foam, froth, or scum; having had foam or impurities removed
Usage: archaic; technical; chiefly historical in chemistry and metallurgy
Examples
- The despumated liquid was clear and ready for the next stage of processing.
- After heating, the despumated metal was poured into molds.
- The alchemist carefully prepared a despumated solution for his experiment.
- Despumated oils were preferred in early pharmaceutical preparations.