chymify

/ˈkɪmɪfaɪ/

Definitions

1. verb

to purify or separate (a substance) by chemical means, especially through the process of distillation or crystallization.

“The alchemist tried to chymify the mixture to extract the pure metal.”

2. verb

to treat (a substance) with chemicals in order to separate or purify it.

“The chemist decided to chymify the compound to isolate its components.”

3. noun

the process of purifying or separating a substance by chemical means, especially through the process of distillation or crystallization.

“The chymification of the mixture was a crucial step in the experiment.”

Synonyms

  • crystallize
  • purify
  • separate

Antonyms

  • contaminate
  • mix