affination

noun

af·​fi·​na·​tion

ˌa-fə-ˈnā-shən,

ˌa-ˌfī-

plural -s

: the treatment of raw sugar crystals with a heavy syrup to remove the film of adhering molasses

Word History

Etymology

affine entry 2 + -ation

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

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