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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Parchmentize \Parch"ment*ize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. -ized; p. pr. & vb. n. -izing.] To convert to a parchmentlike substance, especially by sulphuric acid. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Margaryize \Mar"ga*ry*ize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. -ized; p. pr. & vb. n. -izing.] [(J. J. Lloyd) Margary, inventor of the process + -ize.] To impregnate (wood) with a preservative solution of copper sulphate (often called
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Mercerize \Mer"cer*ize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. -ized; p. pr. & vb. n. -izing.] [From (John) Mercer (1791-1866), an English calico printer who introduced the process + -ize.] To treat (cotton fiber or fabrics) with a solution of caustic alkali. Such treatment causes the fiber to shrink in length and become stronger and more receptive of dyes. If the yarn or cloth is kept under tension during the process, it assumes a silky luster. -- Mer`cer*i*za"tion, n. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
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Suberize \Su"ber*ize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. -ized; p. pr. & vb. n. -izing.] [L. suber cork.] (Bot.) To effect suberization of. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
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Tubercularize \Tu*ber"cu*lar*ize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. -ized; p. pr. & vb. n. i-zing.] [Tubercular + -ize.] (Med.) To infect with tuberculosis. -- Tu*ber`cu*lar*i*za"tion, n. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] Tuberculate