transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈslāk, vi 2 & vt 3 are also ]
ˈslak verb
( slaked ; slak·ing )
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English slacian, from sleac slack
Date: 14th century
intransitive verb
1. archaic : subside , abate
2. : to become slaked : crumble
lime may slake spontaneously in moist air
transitive verb
1. archaic : to lessen the force of : moderate
2. : satisfy , quench
slake your thirst
will slake your curiosity
3. : to cause (as lime) to heat and crumble by treatment with water : hydrate