chloridize

American

[klawr-i-dahyz, klohr-] / ˈklɔr ɪˌdaɪz, ˈkloʊr- /

especially British, chloridise

verb (used with object)

chloridized, chloridizing

to convert (the metal of an ore) into a chloride by treating with chlorine or hydrochloric acid.

Other Word Forms

unchloridized adjective

Etymology

Origin of chloridize

First recorded in 1865–70; chloride + -ize

Example Sentences

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Red lead, however, while covering the iron perfectly and effectually preventing rust, and also having but little disposition to chloridize, when it does, will foul both with grass and barnacles.

From Scientific American, Volume 22, No. 1, January 1, 1870 A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures. by Various

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