Definition Conjugation
Definition of levigate - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
chemistryDated grind into a fine powder or pasteDated
- The pharmacist levigated the ingredients for the ointment.
2.
craftsmanshipDated make smooth or polish a surfaceDated
- She levigated the marble statue until it shone.
3.
scienceDated separate fine grains from coarse by liquidDated
- They levigated the clay to extract the finest particles.
Adjective
1.
textureDated having a smooth and shiny surfaceDated
- The levigate marble statue gleamed in the sunlight.
2.
gentlenessDated made less harsh or more gentleDated
- Her levigate words calmed the tense situation.
Origin of levigate
Latin, levigare (to make smooth)
Examples of levigate in a sentence
To achieve the right consistency, they levigated the clay thoroughly. He carefully levigated the wooden table. The artisan levigated the clay pot to perfection. To purify the mineral, they levigated it thoroughly. The levigate finish of the table was impressive. Her levigate skin was admired by everyone.
The levigate tone of his apology was appreciated. Her levigate manner made the criticism easier to accept.
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- French:broyer, lisse, ...
- German:verreiben, glatt, ...
- Italian:triturare, levigato, ...
- Spanish:moler, pulido, ...
- Portuguese:triturar, polido, ...
- Chinese:研磨, 光滑, ...
- Japanese:すりつぶす, 滑らかな, ...
- Arabic:سَحَقَ, مَصْقُول, ...
- Hebrew:לְטַחֵן, חָלָק, ...
- Russian:измельчать, гладкий, ...
- Ukrainian:розтирати, гладкий, ...
- Hindi:बारीक पीसना, चमकदार, ...
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