Definition

To process a substance by boiling it and then returning the vapor back to the liquid.

Example

The chemist decided to cohobate the solution to purify it further.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever tried to cohobate essential oils at home?

No, I haven't, but it sounds interesting!

It's a cool process where you treat the oils with boiling liquid.

I'd love to learn how to cohobate them for my DIY projects!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cohobate is derived from the Latin 'cohobare', which is formed from 'co-' (meaning together) and 'habere' (meaning to have or hold). The term refers to the process of holding or retaining substances together, particularly in a chemical context.

Memory Tip

Think of 'holding together' ('co-' means together and 'habere' means to have) to remember that cohabitate refers to living together.

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