ēˈlīˌkwāt, ə̇ˈ-; ˈeləˌk- transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Latin eliquatus, past participle of eliquare to strain, clarify, cause to flow freely, from e- + liquare to strain, liquefy, melt — more at liquate
1. obsolete : to cause to flow freely : liquefy
2.
a. : liquate , smelt
b. : to part by liquefaction