lev·i·gate (l v  -g t )tr.v. lev·i·gat·ed, lev·i·gat·ing, lev·i·gates 1. a. To make into a smooth, fine powder or paste, as by grinding when moist. b. To separate fine particles from coarse by grinding in water. 2. To suspend in a liquid. 3. To make smooth; polish. adj. (-g t, -gt) Smooth. [Latin l  vigre, lvigt- : lvis, smooth; see lei- in Indo-European roots + agere, to make, do; see ag- in Indo-European roots.]lev i·gation n. |
levigation
1. the process of grinding to a fine powder.
2. the process of mixing thoroughly or grinding to a smooth paste. — levigate, adj.
See also: Processes2. the process of mixing thoroughly or grinding to a smooth paste. — levigate, adj.
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