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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
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The first known use of liquate was circa 1859
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