slaking

UK
/ˈsleɪ.kɪŋ/
US
/ˈsleɪ.kɪŋ/

Übersetzungen

slakingsubstantiv
slakings
Pl.
The slaking of thirst is essential for survival.
Утоление жажды необходимо для выживания.
The slaking of lime is an important step in construction.
Гашение извести - важный этап в строительстве.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
slakinggerundium / partizip präsens
UK
/ˈsleɪkɪŋ/
US
/ˈsleɪkɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that quenches or relieves (e.g., "slaking water").
slakeverb

slaking

Gerundium

slaked
Präteritum
slaked
Partizip Perfekt
slaking
Gerundium
UK
/sleɪk/
US
/sleɪk/
They used water to slake the lime.
Они использовали воду, чтобы гасить известь.
He drank water to slake his thirst.
Он выпил воды, чтобы утолить жажду.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen

Definitionen

slakingsubstantiv
The process of satisfying a thirst or desire.
The slaking of his thirst was achieved with a cold glass of water.
The process of combining lime with water to produce calcium hydroxide.
The slaking of lime is an important step in the preparation of mortar.
The disintegration of soil or rock aggregates when exposed to moisture.
Rapid slaking of the sandstone led to the formation of a thin layer of loose debris.
slakinggerundium / partizip präsens
Quenching or satisfying, especially of thirst.
They sought the slaking drink after hours in the sun.
slakeverb
To quench or satisfy (thirst, desire, etc.).
He drank a glass of water to slake his thirst after the long run.
To combine (lime) with water to produce calcium hydroxide.
The workers slaked the lime before using it in the construction process.
To become less intense or active; subside or abate.
Once the storm clouds passed, the wind slaked and the sea grew calmer.