I. ˈlevəˌgāt transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Latin levigatus, past participle of levigare, from levis smooth + agere to drive — more at lime , agent
1. archaic : to polish or make smooth
2.
a. : to grind to a fine smooth powder while in moist condition
by first levigating the zinc oxide with a small amount of glycerin a smooth paste is obtained — Art of Compounding
b. : to separate (fine powder) from coarser material by suspending in a liquid
whiting is pure finely divided calcium carbonate prepared by wet-grinding and levigating natural chalk — R.N.Shreve
II. ˈlevə̇gə̇t, -vəˌgāt adjective
Etymology: Latin levigatus
botany : glabrous