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   Dul·ci·fy

   /ˈdəlsəˌfī/

   

   verb

   • 1. sweeten: rare "cider pap dulcified with molasses"
   • ▪ calm or soothe: rare "his voice dulcified the panic"

   Word Origin late 16th century (in the sense ‘sweeten’): from Latin dulcificare ‘sweeten’, from dulcis ‘sweet’.

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   • 1. dulcification noun

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   What is another word for Dulcify?

   • Find another word for dulcify. Dulcify: as in sweeten. Synonyms: sweeten, baby, coddle… Antonyms: anger, enrage, incense… Find the right word. Merriam-Webster Logo

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   What does Dulci mean?

   • Dulci as a name for girls is of Latin derivation, and Dulci means "sweet". Dulci is a version of Dulce (Latin). RELATED FORMS VIA DULCE Delcina, Delcine, Dulciana, Dulcina, Dulcine, Dulcinea, Dulsine (female) Dolci, .. (male) Duldi, .. Dulci Emberlee (D.E.), .. How popular is Dulci? Dulci is a rare given name for females.

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   When was Dulcify first used?

   • The earliest known use of the verb dulcify is in the late 1500s. OED's earliest evidence for dulcify is from 1590, in a translation by J. Hester. dulcify is a borrowing from Latin. Etymons: Latin dulcificare.

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   Why is vitriol dulcified?

   • The dulcified spirits of vitriol, however, quickly promoted the urinary secretion. The old name of a mixture of vinegar and water, dulcified with honey. By this union they lose most of their acidity, and on that account are said to be Dulcified.

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   May 29, 2024 · Definition of 'dulcify' Word Frequency. dulcify in British English. (ˈdʌlsɪˌfaɪ ) verb Word forms: -fies, -fying, -fied (transitive) 1. rare. to make pleasant or agreeable. 2. a rare word for sweeten. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Derived forms. dulcification (ˌdulcifiˈcation) noun. Word origin.

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   IPA guide. Other forms: dulcified; dulcifying. Definitions of dulcify. verb. make sweeter in taste. synonyms: dulcorate, edulcorate, sweeten. see more.

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   the act or utterance of one who warns. any apparel worn over other clothing for warmth. generosity of spirit or attitude. TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT. Origin of dulcify. 1590–1600; <Late Latin dulcificāre, with -fy for -ficāre. Other words from dulcify. dul·ci·fi·ca·tion, noun.

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   Synonyms for DULCIFY: sweeten, baby, pamper, coax, cater (to), mollycoddle, wheedle, blandish; Antonyms of DULCIFY: anger, burn (up), inflame, outrage, aggravate, cross, put out, get.

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   Dulcify Definition. To sweeten. To make pleasant or agreeable; mollify. To remove salty or acidic flavors with a sweetener.

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   Dulcify definition, to make more agreeable; mollify; appease. See more.

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   What does the verb dulcify mean? There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb dulcify, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. dulcify has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. chemistry (late 1500s) food and cooking (late 1500s) pharmacology (mid 1600s)