acidize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To impregnate with acid; acidify.
  2. To treat (a limestone or sandstone formation) with HCl or HF to enlarge void spaces in it.

Word forms

acidize acidizes acidizing acidized acidise

Etymology

From acid + -ize.

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