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levigate
[lev-i-geyt, lev-i-git, -geyt]
verb (used with object)
to rub, grind, or reduce to a fine powder, as in a mortar, with or without the addition of a liquid.
Chemistry.to make a homogeneous mixture of, as gels.
adjective
Botany.having a smooth, glossy surface; glabrous.
levigate
/ ˈɛɪˌɡɪ /
verb
(tr) to grind into a fine powder or a smooth paste
to form or cause to form a homogeneous mixture, as in the production of gels
(tr) to suspend (fine particles) by grinding in a liquid, esp as a method of separating fine from coarse particles
adjective
botany having a smooth polished surface; glabrous
Other Word Forms
- levigation noun
- levigator noun
- unlevigated adjective
- ˈ𱹾ˌٴǰ noun
- ˌ𱹾ˈپDz noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of levigate1
Example Sentences
Levigate, lev′i-gāt, v.t. to make smooth: to grind to a fine, impalpable powder.—adj. made smooth, polished.—adj.
Levigate, lev′i-gāt, v.t. to lighten, belittle.
One method of preparing it, is to levigate any quantity of gold or silver leaves on a stone, with some clarified honey; dilute the honey with clear water, that the bronze may settle; pour off the water and honey, and add fresh water to the bronze, which, after being thus thoroughly washed, may be dried on paper, and is ready for use.
Mark first the rationale of the thing: Hear logic rivel and levigate the deed.
Levigate -us: with a smooth, somewhat shiny surface.
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