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Levigate vs Pulverize - What's the difference?

levigate | pulverize |

As verbs the difference between levigate and pulverize

is that levigate is to make smooth or polish while pulverize is (american spelling).

As an adjective levigate

is smooth.

levigate

English

Alternative forms

* laevigate, (nonstandard)

Verb

(levigat)
  • To make smooth or polish.
  • To make into a smooth paste or fine powder.
  • To separate finer grains from coarser ones by suspension in a liquid.
  • (rare) To lighten.
  • (rare) To belittle

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Smooth.
  • (rare) Made less harsh or burdensome; alleviated.
    • ----

    pulverize

    English

    Alternative forms

    * pulverise

    Verb

    (pulveriz)
  • (American spelling)