slake

US /sleɪk/
UK /sleɪk/
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1.

saciar, matar

quench (one's thirst)

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He took a long drink of water to slake his thirst.
Ele tomou um longo gole de água para saciar sua sede.
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Nothing could slake her desire for adventure.
Nada poderia saciar seu desejo por aventura.
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2.

apagar, hidratar

cause (lime) to heat and crumble by mixing with water

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The builders will slake the lime before mixing it with sand.
Os construtores irão apagar a cal antes de misturá-la com areia.
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The process of slaking lime generates a lot of heat.
O processo de apagar a cal gera muito calor.