SLAKE


Meaning of SLAKE in English

verb (~d; slaking) Etymology: Middle English, from Old English slacian, from sleac slack Date: 14th century intransitive verb subside , abate , to become ~d ; crumble , transitive verb to lessen the force of ; moderate , satisfy , quench , to cause (as lime) to heat and crumble by treatment with water ; hydrate

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