释义 |
Chaptalize, v.|ˈtʃæptəlaɪz| [f. the name of the inventor of the process, J. A. Chaptal (1756–1832), French chemist + -ize.] trans. To correct or improve the must, in wine-making, by neutralizing an excess of acid and adding sugar. So ˌChaptaliˈzation, this method or process.
1891Cycl. Temp. & Prohib. (U.S.) 647/1 Chaptalization.., by which an excess of acidity is neutralized by adding marble dust, and the quantity and alcoholic strength is increased by means of cane or starch sugar. 1895Sadtler Hand-bk. Industr. Chem. (ed. 2) 204 Chaptalization consists in neutralizing the excess of acidity in the must by the addition of marble-dust. |