FOLIATE (2)

foliate (2). Foliate, n. a certain curve of the second order

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Fo″li‐ate (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Foliated (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Foliating (?).] 1. 1. To beat into a leaf, or thin plate. Bacon.
2. 2. To spread over with a thin coat of tin and quicksilver; as, to foliate a looking-glass.