Parchmentize
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Parchmentize is a verb meaning (transitive) To convert to a parchment-like substance, especially by sulfuric acid.
Meaning
(transitive) To convert to a parchment-like substance, especially by sulfuric acid.
Example Sentences
I have often wondered whether Mr. Edison has ever tried to parchmentize the bamboo filament. It is already denser than cotton thread, as well as stronger, and yet nearly as flexible. There seems no reason why it cannot be thus changed in its physical nature by means of strong sulphuric acid.
Word Forms
- parchmentizes
- parchmentizing
- parchmentized
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include parch, tartarize, graphitize, paste, sour, panchromatize.
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