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. (-gāt′, -gĭt) Smooth. [Latin lēvigāre, lēvigāt- : lēvis, smooth; see lei- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots + agere, to make, do; see ag- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] lev′i·gation n. |
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