ˈlīˌkwāt also ˈli-, usu -ād.+V verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Latin liquatus, past participle of liquare; akin to Latin liquēre to be fluid — more at liquid
transitive verb
: to cause (a metal or other substance that is more fusible than a substance with which it is combined) to separate out by the application of heat — often used with out
liquating the impure metal out
intransitive verb
: to become separated from a less fusible substance by being subjected to heat — often used with out
metallic lead that readily liquates out