English Explanatory Dictionary

Burtonize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To enrich (water) with mineral salts, especially for brewing alcohol.

Word forms

Burtonize Burtonizes Burtonizing Burtonized

Etymology

From the English town of Burton upon Trent, known for pale ales brewed from water rich in mineral salts, + -ize.

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