peptize

pep·tize

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pep-tahyz]
- /ˈpɛp taɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pep-tahyz]
- /ˈpɛp taɪz/

Definitions of peptize word

verb with object peptize to disperse (a substance) into colloidal form, usually in a liquid. 1
verb peptize to disperse (a substance) into a colloidal state, usually to form a sol 0
verb transitive peptize to change into a colloid, usually through the action of an added chemical; esp., to change (a gel) into a sol 0

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Origin of peptize

First appearance:

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

First recorded in 1860-65; pept(one) + -ize

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Parts of speech for Peptize

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Peptize

peptize popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

peptize usage trend in Literature

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