slaking
ˈsleɪkɪŋ
Definition

Definition of slaking - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
needsRarethe process of satisfying thirst or hungerRare
  • The slaking of his thirst took priority after the long run.
gratifying quenching satisfying
2.
chemistryTECH.the process of combining with waterTECH.
  • The slaking of lime is an important step in construction.
dampening hydration

Adjective

needsRaresatisfying thirst or desireRare
  • The slaking drink refreshed everyone after the long hike.
quenching satiating
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Origin of slaking

Old English, slacian (become slack)

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slaking
pit where lime is slaked

Examples of slaking in a sentence

  • Slaking of thirst was their first concern.
  • Proper slaking ensures the material's durability.
  • The slaking process must be monitored closely.
  • The slaking meal satisfied their hunger.
  • A slaking breeze cooled them down on a hot day.

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  1. French:assouvissement, désaltérant, ...
  2. German:Befriedigung, erfrischend, ...
  3. Italian:soddisfazione, soddisfacente, ...
  4. Spanish:satisfacción, satisfactorio, ...
  5. Portuguese:satisfação, refrescante, ...
  6. Chinese:解渴充饥, 解渴的, ...
  7. Japanese:満足, 満たす, ...
  8. Arabic:إرواء, مُرْوِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:רִוּוּי, מְרַוֶּה, ...
  10. Russian:утоление, утоляющий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:втамування, задовольняючий, ...
  12. Hindi:तृप्ति, तृप्त, ...
slake
sleɪk

Definition of slake - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
satisfactiontr.Raresatisfy thirst or desirestr.Rare
  • He slaked his thirst with a cold drink.
quench relieve satisfy
2.
chemistrytr.TECH.mix with water for chemical reactiontr.TECH.
  • The lime was slaked to form calcium hydroxide.
dissolve hydrate
3.
reductionintr.Rarebecome less intense or activeintr.Rare
  • His anger slaked over time.
alleviate diminish ease
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satisfy thirst by drinking liquid
He slaked his thirst with a cold lemonade.
to expose to air causing a substance to lose water
The builders left the lime to air-slake before mixing it into the plaster..

Origin of slake

Old English, slacian (to become slack)

Examples of slake in a sentence

  • The quest to slake ambition never ends.
  • The chemist slaked the quicklime carefully.
  • To slake the compound, add water slowly.
  • The excitement of the crowd slaked after the concert ended.
  • Her curiosity slaked once she found the answer.

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  1. French:étancher, éteindre, ...
  2. German:stillen, löschen, ...
  3. Italian:dissetare, spegnere, ...
  4. Spanish:saciar, hidratar, ...
  5. Portuguese:saciar, apagar, ...
  6. Chinese:解渴, 与水混合, ...
  7. Japanese:癒す, 生成する, ...
  8. Arabic:أَرْوَى, رَطَّبَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַרְווֹת, לְהַשְׁרוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:утолить, гасить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:втамовувати, гасити, ...
  12. Hindi:बुझाना, घोलना, ...
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