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liquate

Pronunciation: /lɪˈkweɪt/

Definition of liquate

verb

[with object] Metallurgy
  • separate or purify (a metal) by melting it.

Derivatives

liquation

Pronunciation: /-ˈkweɪʃ(ə)n/

noun

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Latin liquat- 'made liquid', from the verb liquare; related to liquor

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