un levigated
ɪˌgeɪt; verb (used with object)
1.
to rub, grind, or reduce to a fine powder, as in a mortar, with or without the addition of a liquid.
2.
Chemistry. to make a homogeneous mixture of, as gels.
adjective
3.
Botany. having a smooth, glossy surface; glabrous.
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levigate (ˈlɛvɪˌɡeɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | (tr) to grind into a fine powder or a smooth paste |
| 2. | to form or cause to form a homogeneous mixture, as in the production of gels |
| 3. | (tr) to suspend (fine particles) by grinding in a liquid, esp as a method of separating fine from coarse particles |
| —adj | |
| 4. | botany having a smooth polished surface; glabrous |
| [C17: from Latin lēvigāre, from lēvis smooth] | |
| levi'gation | |
| —n | |
| 'levigator | |
| —n | |
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