levigate

Levigate, lev′i-gāt, v.t. to lighten, belittle.

Levigate, lev′i-gāt, v.t. to make smooth: to grind to a fine, impalpable powder.—adj. made smooth, polished.—adj.

One method of preparing it, is to levigate any quantity of gold or silver leaves on a stone, with some clarified honey; dilute the honey with clear water, that the bronze may settle; pour off the water and honey, and add fresh water to the bronze, which, after being thus thoroughly washed, may be dried on paper, and is ready for use.

Mark first the rationale of the thing: Hear logic rivel and levigate the deed.

Levigate -us: with a smooth, somewhat shiny surface.