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acidize

American

[as-i-dahyz] / ˈæs ɪˌdaɪz /

especially British, acidise

verb (used with or without object)

acidized, acidizing

to impregnate or become impregnated with acid; acidify.

Other Word Forms

acidization noun

Etymology

Origin of acidize

First recorded in 1905–10; acid + -ize

Example Sentences

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"Oil companies will not be allowed to frack or acidize in California unless they test the groundwater, notify neighbors and list each and every chemical on the Internet," Pavely said.

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