Meaning & use
Levigation
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The process of grinding or rubbing a solid substance into a fine, smooth powder or paste, typically by mixing it with a liquid.
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The pharmacist used levigation to reduce the coarse powder to a smooth paste before compounding the ointment.
Levigation is an essential step in preparing pigments for fine artists' paints.
A note on using this word
The technique is common in pharmacy and ceramics, where a mortar and pestle (or similar tools) are used with a liquid vehicle to achieve a smooth, lump-free consistency.
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triturationgrinding
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