phosphatize verb trans. ['fɒsfǝtʌɪz] Also phosphatise. L19.
[formed as PHOSPHATIDE + -IZE.]
1. Convert into a phosphate. Chiefly as phosphatized ppl adjective. L19.

2. Treat with a phosphate; coat (metal) with a phosphate for protection against corrosion. M20.

■ phosphati'zation noun the action of phosphatizing something; the fact or condition of being phosphatized: L19.

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