John Hanning Speke

So is the savage buffalo, especially delighting in dark places, where he can wallow in the mud and slake his thirst without much trouble; and here also we find the wild pig.

British Soldier

Slake often refers to satisfying essential physical desires, like thirst or hunger.

Physical Needs

Metaphorically, 'slake' can mean to satisfy any deep craving or need.

Figurative Use

Despite its association with satisfying thirst, 'slake' is not used for extinguishing fires.

Not Quenching Fire

In geology, 'slake' is technical and relates to processes involving materials like lime.

Industrial Context

'Slake' in geology means to react with water, often creating a change in the material.

Process Specific

Slaking in geology can weaken materials, not always with intended results.