slaked
/sleɪkt/
adjective
- Satisfied or quenched, especially of a thirst or desire.
- The slaked need for adventure was replaced by a quiet satisfaction.
- With his thirst slaked, he felt ready to continue the journey.
- Her slaked curiosity left her feeling peaceful and content.
- Describing lime that has been combined with water, resulting in a stable, non-reactive compound used in construction.
- The garden soil was improved by adding slaked lime to reduce acidity.
- The mason used slaked lime to make the mortar for the brick wall.
- Slaked lime is safer to handle than quicklime because it is less caustic.