linearize

[lin-ee-uh-rahyz]

verb (used with object), lin·e·ar·ized, lin·e·ar·iz·ing.

to make linear; give linear form to.

Also, especially British, lin·e·ar·ise.

Origin:
1890–95; linear + -ize

Related forms

lin·e·ar·i·za·tion, noun

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linearize
verb
make linear or get into a linear form; "a catalyst linearizes polyethylene"

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