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Slake Past Tense

The past tense of Slake is slaked.

1. slake

verb. cause to heat and crumble by treatment with water.

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  • slaken (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • sleacian (Middle English (1100-1500))

2. air-slake

verb. alter by exposure to air with conversion at least in part to a carbonate.

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3. slake

verb. make less active or intense.

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Etymology

  • slaken (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • sleacian (Middle English (1100-1500))

4. slake

verb. satisfy (thirst).

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Etymology

  • slaken (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • sleacian (Middle English (1100-1500))

Sentences with slake


1. Verb, base form
The consistency should be about the same, and you also have to let it slake.

2. Noun, singular or mass
Allow the mortar to set, or “slake,” for five to 15 minutes, then remix it.

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