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- [verb lev-i-geyt; adjective lev-i-git, -geyt]
- /verb ˈlɛv ɪˌgeɪt; adjective ˈlɛv ɪ gɪt, -ˌgeɪt/
- /lˌevɪɡˈeɪʃən/
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- [verb lev-i-geyt; adjective lev-i-git, -geyt]
- /verb ˈlɛv ɪˌgeɪt; adjective ˈlɛv ɪ gɪt, -ˌgeɪt/
Definitions of levigation word
- verb with object levigation to rub, grind, or reduce to a fine powder, as in a mortar, with or without the addition of a liquid. 1
- verb with object levigation Chemistry. to make a homogeneous mixture of, as gels. 1
- adjective levigation Botany. having a smooth, glossy surface; glabrous. 1
- noun levigation The act or operation of levigating. 1
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Origin of levigation
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15; < Latin lēvigātus, past participle of lēvigāre to smooth, pulverize, equivalent to lēv(is) smooth + -igāre v. suffix see fumigate, -ate1
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Parts of speech for Levigation
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levigation popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
levigation usage trend in Literature
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