Main Entry: slake

Pronunciation: \ˈslāk, vi 2 & vt 3 are also ˈslak\

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): slaked; slak·ing

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English slacian, from sleac slack

Date: 14th century

intransitive verb 1 archaic : subside, abate
2 : to become slaked : crumble <lime may slake spontaneously in moist air>transitive verb 1 archaic : to lessen the force of : moderate
2 : satisfy, quench <slake your thirst> <will slake your curiosity>
3 : to cause (as lime) to heat and crumble by treatment with water : hydrate