v. t. [ L. vivificatus, p. p. vivificare. See Vivify. ] 1. To give life to; to animate; to revive; to vivify. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

God vivificates and actuates the whole world. Dr. H. More. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Chem.) To bring back a metal to the metallic form, as from an oxide or solution; to reduce. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. [ Pref. re- + vivificate: cf. L. revivificare, revivificatum. Cf. Revivify. ] To revive; to recall or restore to life. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]