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.]

Source: 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

Source: 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.]

Source: 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.]

Source: 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

Source: The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
 

Listerize \Lis"ter*ize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. -ized; p. pr. & vb. n. -izing.]

(Med.) To make antiseptic.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

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

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Parchmentize \Parch"ment*ize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. -ized; p. pr. & vb. n. -izing.]

To convert to a parchmentlike substance, esp. by sulphuric acid.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

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.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Suberize \Su"ber*ize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. -ized; p. pr. & vb. n. -izing.]

[L. suber cork.]

(Bot.) To effect suberization of.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

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.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)