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slaking [′slāk·iŋ] (geology) Crumbling and disintegration of earth materials when exposed to air or moisture. The breaking up of dried clay when saturated with water. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Going round a hole where the workmen were slaking lime, he stood still with the architect and began talking rather warmly. "Them careless imps, the Mohawks, with their Tuscarora and Onondaga brethren, have been here slaking their thirst," he muttered, "and the vagabonds have thrown away the gourd By and by he found a comfortable spot, and there he devoured his meal, slaking his thirst at the stream. |
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