lev·i·gate (lĕv'ĭ-gāt')
tr.v., -gat·ed, -gat·ing, -gates.

1. 1. To make into a smooth, fine powder or paste, as by grinding when moist.
   2. 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 + agere, to make, do.]

levigation lev'i·ga'tion n.

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