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单词 levigate
释义 lev·i·gate
I. \ˈlevəˌgāt\ transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Latin levigatus, past participle of levigare, from levis smooth + agere to drive — more at lime, agent
1. archaic : to polish or make smooth
2.
 a. : to grind to a fine smooth powder while in moist condition
  < by first levigating the zinc oxide with a small amount of glycerin a smooth paste is obtained — Art of Compounding >
 b. : to separate (fine powder) from coarser material by suspending in a liquid
  < whiting is pure finely divided calcium carbonate prepared by wet-grinding and levigating natural chalk — R.N.Shreve >
II. \ˈlevə̇gə̇t, -vəˌgāt\ adjective
Etymology: Latin levigatus
botany : glabrous
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