Leatherize
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Leatherize is a verb meaning (transitive) To make leathery.
Meaning
(transitive) To make leathery.
Example Sentences
Treatment by the x-ray does leatherize the tissues, producing a great deal of sclerotic tissue, and in that way is favorable.
I had read of some remedies that were injected into the gland to leatherize the tissue and check the over-active circulation of the gland, so I tried injecting sesquichloride of iron in a few cases.
Word Forms
- leatherizes
- leatherizing
- leatherized
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