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from 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.]
    
from 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
    
from 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.]
    
from 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.]
    
from 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
    

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