slaking

1. To satisfy (thirst, or other desires).
2. To cool (something) with water or another liquid.
3. To become mixed with water, so that a true chemical combination takes place.

   The lime slakes.

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

   to slake lime

5. Of a person: to become less energetic, to slacken in one's efforts.
6. To slacken; to become relaxed or loose.
7. To become less intense; to weaken, decrease in force.
8. To go out; to become extinct.

verb

To besmear.