slakes

To satisfy (thirst, or other desires).

To cool (something) with water or another liquid.

To become mixed with water, so that a true chemical combination takes place.

“The lime slakes.”

To mix with water, so that a true chemical combination takes place.

“to slake lime”

Of a person: to become less energetic, to slacken in one's efforts.

To slacken; to become relaxed or loose.

To become less intense; to weaken, decrease in force.

To go out; to become extinct.

A sloppy mess.

To besmear.