See Also: peptize(dictionary)

peptize (iou)



peptize verb trans. Also peptise. M19.
[from PEPTONE + -IZE.]
Chemistry. Convert (a solid or semi-solid colloid) into a sol by chemical means.
peptiza'bility noun the quality of being peptizable M20.
peptizable adjective able to be peptized E20.
pepti'zation noun M19.
peptizer noun a substance which causes peptization or serves to prevent the coagulation of a colloidal suspension; spec. a catalyst used to facilitate the vulcanization of rubber: M20.