lev·i·gate /ˈlɛvəˌget/
 (vt.)弄成粉,磨光,琢磨


 lev·i·gate /ˈlɛvəˌget/ 及物動詞
 光滑的,研磨,水磨,研碎,磨碎


 Lev·i·gate a.  Made less harsh or burdensome; alleviated. [Obs.]


 Lev·i·gate v. t. [imp. & p. p. Levigated p. pr. & vb. n. Levigating.]  To make smooth in various senses: (a) To free from grit; to reduce to an impalpable powder or paste. (b) To mix thoroughly, as liquids or semiliquids. (c) To polish. (d) To make smooth in action. “ When use hath levigated the organs.” --Barrow. (e) Technically, to make smooth by rubbing in a moist condition between hard surfaces, as in grinding pigments.


 Lev·i·gate a.  Made smooth, as if polished.

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