liquate

 
Pronunciation: /lɪˈkweɪt/

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