See Also: fluidize(dictionary)

fluidize (iou)



fluidize verb. Also fluidise. E19.
[from FLUID + -IZE.]
verb intrans. & trans. Make or become fluid. E19.
Cause (a mass of finely divided solid) to acquire the characteristics of a fluid by the upward passage of gas etc. through it. M20.
fluidi'zation noun the process of fluidizing; the state of being fluidized: M20.
fluidizer noun an apparatus in which fluidization is carried out M20.