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 verb1archaic : subside, abate2: to become slaked : crumble <lime may slake spontaneously in moist air>transitive verb1archaic : to lessen the force of : moderate2: satisfy, quench <slake your thirst> <will slake your curiosity>3: to cause (as lime) to heat and crumble by treatment with water : hydrate