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Definition of peptization - 2 dictionary results

pep⋅tize

[pep-tahyz]
–verb (used with object), -tized, -tiz⋅ing.
to disperse (a substance) into colloidal form, usually in a liquid.
Also, especially British, peptise.


Origin:
1860–65; pept(one) + -ize


pep⋅tiz⋅a⋅ble, adjective
pep⋅ti⋅za⋅tion, noun
pep⋅tiz⋅er, noun
pep·tize   (pěp'tīz')   
tr.v.   pep·tized, pep·tiz·ing, pep·tiz·es
To disperse (a precipitate) to form a colloid.

[Greek peptein, to digest; see pekw- in Indo-European roots + -ize.]
pep'ti·za'tion (-tĭ-zā'shən) n., pep'tiz'er n.
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