levigate Definition
levi·gate (lev′i gāt′)
transitive verb -·gat′ed, -·gat′·ing
- to grind to a fine, smooth powder
- 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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