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

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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Peptization

peptidyl-Lys metalloendopeptidase
peptidyl-dipeptidase A
peptidyl leukotrienes
peptidyl prolyl cis trans isomerase
peptidylamidoglycolate lyase
peptidyldipeptidase
peptidylglycine monooxygenase
peptidylprolyl
peptidylprolyl isomerase
peptidyltransferase
peptisation
peptise
peptised
peptises
peptising
peptization (current term)
peptizations
peptize
peptized
peptizer
peptizers
peptizes
peptizing
peptococcus
peptocrinine
peptogen
peptogenic
peptogenous
peptogens

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