i Register
In some senses, slake is marked as obsolete. Watch for register when choosing this word.
slake
UK /sleɪk/ US /sleɪk/
verb 6noun 2
Definitions
verb
1
To satisfy (thirst, or other desires).
slake the heavenly fire
It could not slake mine ire nor ease my heart.
2
To cool (something) with water or another liquid.
Notes for landscape tones. Long sequences of tempera. Light filtered through the essence of lemons. An air full of brick-dust - sweet smelling brick dust and the odour of hot pavements slaked with water.
3
To become mixed with water, so that a true chemical combination takes place.
The lime slakes.
4
To mix with water, so that a true chemical combination takes place.
to slake lime
5
Of a person: to become less energetic, to slacken in one's efforts.
verb
1
To besmear.
noun
1
A sloppy mess.
Your note
not saved0 chars