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levigate definition

levi·gate (lev′i gāt′)

transitive verb levigated -·gat′ed, levigating -·gat′·ing

  1. to grind to a fine, smooth powder
  2. to separate fine particles from coarse particles of (a substance) by grinding in water so as to suspend the fine particles, which settle to the bottom last

Etymology: < L levigatus, pp. of levigare, to make smooth, polish < levis, smooth (see lime) + agere, to make (see act)

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