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But like many others, Pickens believes there’s a fortune to be made in slaking the thirst of a rapidly growing population.

slake
v.   slaked, slak·ing, slakes

v.   tr.

1. To satisfy (a craving); quench: slaked her thirst.
2. To lessen the force or activity of; moderate: slaking his anger.
3. To cool or refresh by wetting or moistening.
4. To combine (lime) chemically with water or moist air.