air-slake
[ air-sleyk ]
/ ˈɛərˌsleɪk /
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verb (used with object), air-slaked, air-slak·ing.
to slake (lime or the like) with moist air.
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Words nearby air-slake
air shower, airsick, airsickness, airside, air sign, air-slake, air sock, air space, airspeed, airspeed indicator, air splint
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