| 释义 |
li·quate
\ˈlīˌkwāt also ˈli-, usu -ād.+V\ verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Latin liquatus, past participle of liquare; akin to Latin liquēre to be fluid — more at liquid
transitive verb
: to cause (a metal or other substance that is more fusible than a substance with which it is combined) to separate out by the application of heat — often used with out
< liquating the impure metal out >
intransitive verb
: to become separated from a less fusible substance by being subjected to heat — often used with out
< metallic lead that readily liquates out > |