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peptize — [pep′tīz΄] vt., vi. peptized, peptizing [< PEPTONE + IZE] to change into a colloid, usually through the action of an added chemical; esp., to change (a gel) into a sol … English World dictionary
peptize — peptizable, adj. peptization, n. peptizer, n. /pep tuyz/, v.t., peptized, peptizing. to disperse (a substance) into colloidal form, usually in a liquid. Also, esp. Brit., peptise. [1860 65; PEPT(ONE) + IZE] * * * … Universalium
peptize — pep·tize … English syllables
peptize — pep•tize [[t]ˈpɛp taɪz[/t]] v. t. tized, tiz•ing chem. to disperse (a substance) into colloidal form, usu. in a liquid • Etymology: 1860–65; pept (one) + ize pep•tiz′a•ble, adj. pep ti•za′tion, n. pep′tiz•er, n … From formal English to slang
peptize — verb disperse in a medium into a colloidal state • Syn: ↑peptise • Derivationally related forms: ↑peptisation (for: ↑peptise), ↑peptization • Topics: ↑chemistry … Useful english dictionary
peptise — verb disperse in a medium into a colloidal state • Syn: ↑peptize • Derivationally related forms: ↑peptisation, ↑peptization (for: ↑peptize) • Topics: ↑chemistry … Useful english dictionary
peptization — See peptize. * * * … Universalium
pekʷ- — To cook, ripen. 1. Assimilated form (in Italic and Celtic) *kʷekʷ . a. cook, cuisine, kitchen, quittor; apricot, biscotto, biscuit, charcuterie, concoct, decoct … Universalium
peptise — /ˈpɛptaɪz/ (say peptuyz) verb (t) (peptised, peptising) to disperse (a substance) into colloidal form, usually in a liquid medium. Also, peptize …
chemical science — noun the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions • Syn: ↑chemistry • Derivationally related forms: ↑chemic (for: ↑chemistry), ↑chemist (for: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
