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slaking

UK
/ˈsleɪ.kɪŋ/
US
/ˈsleɪ.kɪŋ/

Translations

slakingnoun
slakings
pl
désaltérationPour la soif.
The slaking of his thirst was achieved with a cold glass of water.
La désaltération de sa soif a été obtenue avec un verre d’eau froide.
extinctionEn chimie, pour la chaux.
The slaking of lime is an important step in the preparation of mortar.
L’extinction de la chaux est une étape importante dans la préparation du mortier.
désagrégationEn géologie.
Rapid slaking of the sandstone led to the formation of a thin layer of loose debris.
La désagrégation rapide du grès a conduit à la formation d’une fine couche de débris meubles.
Additional translations
apaisementPour un désir ou une envie.
Synonyms
quenching
satisfaction
satiation
assuagement
allaying
relief
alleviation
dousing
extinguishing
hydration
slakinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈsleɪkɪŋ/
US
/ˈsleɪkɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that quenches or relieves (e.g., "slaking water").
désaltérantSurtout pour une boisson.
They sought the slaking drink after hours in the sun.
Ils cherchaient la boisson désaltérante après des heures au soleil.
Additional translations
apaisantAu sens figuré, pour ce qui calme un besoin ou une envie.
Synonyms
quenching
satisfying
satiating
assuaging
allaying
appeasing
relieving
refreshing
gratifying
mollifying
slakeverb

slaking

Gerund

slaked
Past Simple
slaked
Past Participle
slaking
Gerund
UK
/sleɪk/
US
/sleɪk/
étancherPour la soif, la faim ou un désir.
He drank a glass of water to slake his thirst after the long run.
Il a bu un verre d’eau pour étancher sa soif après la longue course.
éteindreEn chimie et en construction, surtout pour la chaux.
The workers slaked the lime before using it in the construction process.
Les ouvriers ont éteint la chaux avant de l’utiliser dans le processus de construction.
Additional translations
s'apaiserPour une intensité, une agitation ou un mouvement qui diminue.
Synonyms
quench
satisfy
relieve
allay
assuage

Definitions

slakingnoun
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.
slakinggerund / present participle
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.
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