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The term "levigate" is often employed to describe a process of smoothing or pulverizing, whether referring to a literal physical transformation or a more metaphorical refinement. In some texts, the word carries the sense of leveling, planing, or forming a smooth, even surface (as in [1] and [2]), while in other descriptions it is used to imply the act of crushing or turning substances into a fine powder (see [3], [4], and [5]). Additionally, authors sometimes extend its use metaphorically—to "levigate the deed"—suggesting the thorough refining or perfecting of an action or idea (as illustrated in [6] and [7]). Moreover, historical medical writings demonstrate its practical application in the precise process of forming pills by smoothing and mixing ingredients (refer to [8] and [9]).
  1. smooth , v. level , plane, sleek , flatten, planish, levigate; facilitate, pave.
    — from Putnam's Word Book A Practical Aid in Expressing Ideas Through the Use of an Exact and Varied Vocabulary by Louis A. (Louis Andrew) Flemming
  2. Levigate -us : with a smooth, somewhat shiny surface.
    — from Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by John Bernhard Smith
  3. grind , v. crush , powder , pulverize , comminute, bruise , bray, triturate, levigate; harass , persecute , oppress .
    — from Putnam's Word Book A Practical Aid in Expressing Ideas Through the Use of an Exact and Varied Vocabulary by Louis A. (Louis Andrew) Flemming
  4. pulverize , v. triturate, comminute, levigate, bray.
    — from Putnam's Word Book A Practical Aid in Expressing Ideas Through the Use of an Exact and Varied Vocabulary by Louis A. (Louis Andrew) Flemming
  5. powder , v. pulverize , triturate, comminute, levigate.
    — from Putnam's Word Book A Practical Aid in Expressing Ideas Through the Use of an Exact and Varied Vocabulary by Louis A. (Louis Andrew) Flemming
  6. Mark first the rationale of the thing: Hear logic rivel and levigate the deed.
    — from A Parody Anthology
  7. Mark first the rationale of the thing: Hear logic rival and levigate the deed.
    — from The World's Best Poetry, Volume 09: Of Tragedy: of Humour
  8. Levigate all up fine, form into pills and administer.’
    — from Surgical Instruments in Greek and Roman Times by John Stewart Milne
  9. Ferrous sulphate, 100 parts; common salt, 42 parts; calcine, wash well with water, dry, and levigate the residuum.
    — from Cooley's Cyclopædia of Practical Receipts and Collateral Information in the Arts, Manufactures, Professions, and Trades..., Sixth Edition, Volume II by Richard Vine Tuson

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