li·quate (l  kw t )tr.v. li·quat·ed, li·quat·ing, li·quates To separate (the metals in an alloy) by melting the more fusible constituents while leaving the less fusible ones solid. [Latin liqu re, liqut-, to melt.]li·qua tion n. |
liquate [ˈlaɪkweɪt]
vb
(Engineering / Metallurgy) (tr; often foll by out) to separate one component of (an alloy, impure metal, or ore) by heating so that the more fusible part melts
[from Latin liquāre to dissolve]
liquation n
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