colliquate Meaning, Definition & Usage

Col"li*quate transitive verb & intransitive verb

Etymology

Pref. col- + L. liquare, liquatum, to melt.

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Colliquated; present participle & verbal noun Colliquating

Definitions

1. To change from solid to fluid; to make or become liquid; to melt. Obs.

   The ore of it is colliquated by the violence of the fire. Boyle.

   [Ice] will colliquate in water or warm oil. Sir T. Browne.