li·quate
| \ ˈlī-ˌkwāt
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liquated; liquating
Definition of liquate
: to cause (a more fusible substance) to separate out of a combination or mixture by the application of heat
liquate lead from its ore
Other Words from liquate
liquation
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lī-ˈkwā-shən
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noun
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noun
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“Liquate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liquate. Accessed 23 Jun. 2021.
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The first known use of liquate was circa 1859
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