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chaptalization (iou)



chaptalization noun. Also chaptalisation. L19.
[from J. A. Chaptal (1756-1832), French chemist who invented the process + -IZATION.]
In wine-making, the correction or improvement of must by the addition of calcium carbonate to neutralize acid or of sugar to increase alcoholic strength.
chaptalize verb trans. correct or improve by chaptalization E20.