velarize

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Synonyms: velarise, velarium, solarize, melanize, polarize, vulgarize, valorize, velaric, volatize, molarize, velarity

Antonyms: velarise, velarium, solarize, melanize, polarize, vulgarize, valorize, velaric, volatize, molarize, velarity

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|phonology}} To raise the back of the tongue toward the [[velum]] while articulating another consonant, such as the ''l'' of English ''{{l|en|pool}}''.
2. {{lb|en|phonology}} To replace a (usually more front) consonant with a [[velar]].

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