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Definition of levigate in English: levigateverb ˈlɛvɪɡeɪtˈlɛvəˌɡeɪt [with object]archaic Reduce (a substance) to a fine powder or smooth paste. 〈古〉把…磨成细粉；把…弄成糊状 this clay, carefully levigated, yielded a red ware Example sentencesExamples - Eighteen cars broke the qualifying record at Lowe's Motor Speedway after the track was levigated, but the grinding of the surface led to problems involving holes in the pavement.
Synonyms mash, purée, cream, crush, press, smash, liquidize, liquefy, sieve, shred, squash, pound, beat, macerate, mill, grind, mince, soften, mangle
OriginMid 16th century: from Latin levigat- 'made smooth, polished', from the verb levigare, from levis 'smooth'. Definition of levigate in US English: levigateverbˈlɛvəˌɡeɪtˈlevəˌɡāt [with object]archaic Reduce (a substance) to a fine powder or smooth paste. 〈古〉把…磨成细粉；把…弄成糊状 this clay, carefully levigated, yielded a red ware Example sentencesExamples - Eighteen cars broke the qualifying record at Lowe's Motor Speedway after the track was levigated, but the grinding of the surface led to problems involving holes in the pavement.
Synonyms mash, purée, cream, crush, press, smash, liquidize, liquefy, sieve, shred, squash, pound, beat, macerate, mill, grind, mince, soften, mangle
OriginMid 16th century: from Latin levigat- ‘made smooth, polished’, from the verb levigare, from levis ‘smooth’. |