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peptize

Verb CEFR B1

Definitions

To disperse in a medium so as to form a colloidal solution.

Equivalents

Examples

“Alphaltenes have⟳ a tendency to aggregate and flocculate, but resins contained in the crude oil peptize them and keep⟳ them in solution.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

peptized peptizes peptizing peptonised peptonises peptonising

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