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Definition of Peptization
1. Noun. The process of converting to a sol; bringing to a colloidal solution.
Exact synonyms: Peptisation
Generic synonyms: Chemical Action, Chemical Change, Chemical Process
Derivative terms: Peptise, Peptize
Generic synonyms: Chemical Action, Chemical Change, Chemical Process
Derivative terms: Peptise, Peptize
Definition of Peptization
1. Noun. The stabilization of a hydrophobic colloidal sol by the addition of an electrolyte that is adsorbed on the particle surfaces ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Peptization
1. In colloid chemistry, an increase in the degree of dispersion, tending toward a uniform distribution of the dispersed phase. (05 Mar 2000)