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sclerotization

American  
[skleer-uh-tuh-zey-shuhn, skler-] / ˌsklɪər ə təˈzeɪ ʃən, ˌsklɛr- /

noun

  1. the state of being sclerotized.

Etymology

Origin of sclerotization

First recorded in 1955–60; sclerotiz(ed) + -ation

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In doing so, the bank violated the representations and warranties in the sclerotization agreements, authorities say.

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