pep·tize (p p t z )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·zation (-t -z sh n) n.pep tizer n. |
peptize, peptise [ˈpɛptaɪz]
vb
(Chemistry) (tr) Chem to disperse (a substance) into a colloidal state, usually to form a sol
peptizable , peptisable adj
peptization , peptisation n
peptizer , peptiser n
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| Verb | 1. | peptize - disperse in a medium into a colloidal state chemical science, chemistry - the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions separate - divide into components or constituents; "Separate the wheat from the chaff" |
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