pelletize

verb pel·let·ize \ˈpe-lə-ˌtīz\

pel·let·izedpel·let·iz·ing

Definition of PELLETIZE

transitive verb

: to form or compact into pellets <pelletize ore>

: to coat (seeds) with a soluble material (as to facilitate ease of handling)

— pel·let·i·za·tion \ˌpe-lə-tə-ˈzā-shən\ noun

— pel·let·iz·er \ˈpe-lə-ˌtī-zər\ noun

1942

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