phosphatize

verb phos·pha·tize \ˈfäs-fə-ˌtīz\

phos·pha·tizedphos·pha·tiz·ing

Definition of PHOSPHATIZE

transitive verb

: to treat with phosphoric acid or a phosphate

: to change to a phosphate or phosphates

— phos·pha·ti·za·tion \ˌfäs-fə-tə-ˈzā-shən, -ˌfā-\ noun

1866

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