The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Parchmentize \Parch"ment*ize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. -ized; p.
pr. & vb. n. -izing.]
To convert to a parchmentlike substance, especially by
sulphuric acid.
[Webster 1913 Suppl.]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Margaryize \Mar"ga*ry*ize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. -ized; p. pr.
& vb. n. -izing.] [(J. J. Lloyd) Margary, inventor of the
process + -ize.]
To impregnate (wood) with a preservative solution of copper
sulphate (often called
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Mercerize \Mer"cer*ize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. -ized; p. pr. &
vb. n. -izing.] [From (John) Mercer (1791-1866), an English
calico printer who introduced the process + -ize.]
To treat (cotton fiber or fabrics) with a solution of caustic
alkali. Such treatment causes the fiber to shrink in length
and become stronger and more receptive of dyes. If the yarn
or cloth is kept under tension during the process, it assumes
a silky luster. -- Mer`cer*i*za"tion, n.
[Webster 1913 Suppl.]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Suberize \Su"ber*ize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. -ized; p. pr. & vb.
n. -izing.] [L. suber cork.] (Bot.)
To effect suberization of.
[Webster 1913 Suppl.]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Tubercularize \Tu*ber"cu*lar*ize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. -ized;
p. pr. & vb. n. i-zing.] [Tubercular + -ize.] (Med.)
To infect with tuberculosis. -- Tu*ber`cu*lar*i*za"tion, n.
[Webster 1913 Suppl.] Tuberculate