English Explanatory Dictionary

liquate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To separate by fusion, as a more fusible from a less fusible material.
  2. To cause (something) to become liquid; to liquefy, to melt.
  3. To become liquid; to liquefy, to melt.

Word forms

liquate liquates liquating liquated

Etymology

First attested in 1669; borrowed from Latin liquātus, perfect passive participle of liquō (“to melt”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix).

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