See Also: phosphatize(dictionary)

phosphatize (iou)



phosphatize verb trans. Also phosphatise. L19.
[formed as PHOSPHATIDE + -IZE.]
Convert into a phosphate. Chiefly as phosphatized ppl adjective. L19.
Treat with a phosphate; coat (metal) with a phosphate for protection against corrosion. M20.
phosphati'zation noun the action of phosphatizing something; the fact or condition of being phosphatized: L19.