Etymology

subtilize

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Today it means: To make subtle; to make thin or fine; to make less gross or coarse. Full definition →

French subtiliser
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  1. French · derived fromsubtiliser
  2. English todaysubtilize

From French subtiliser; equivalent to subtle + -ize.

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