1. to grind or reduce to a fine powder or smooth paste, especially by mixing with a liquid
Usage: technical; chemistry
2. to make smooth or polish by grinding
Usage: technical

Examples

• The pharmacist levigates the powder with water to create a smooth paste.
• The technician levigates the mineral sample until it becomes a fine powder.
• She carefully levigates the pigment before mixing it with the oil.
• The process levigates the rough particles into a uniform consistency.
• Workers levigate the clay to remove any coarse impurities.
• The machine levigates the material to the required fineness.