-ized

5 definitions found

-ized - 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.]

  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

  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.]

  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.]

  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