LEVIGATE


Meaning of LEVIGATE in English

[ 'lɛvɪgeɪt ]

■ verb archaic reduce to a fine powder or smooth paste.

Derivatives

levigation noun

Origin

C16 (earlier (C15) as levigation ): from L. levigat- , levigare 'to make smooth, polish', from levis 'smooth'.

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