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levigate

Syllabification: (lev·i·gate)
Pronunciation: /ˈlevəˌgāt/

Definition of levigate

verb

[with object]
  • reduce (a substance) to a fine powder or smooth paste.

Derivatives

levigation

Pronunciation: /ˌlevəˈgāSHən/

noun

Origin:

mid 16th century: from Latin levigat- 'made smooth, polished', from the verb levigare, from levis 'smooth'

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