acidize

acidize
acidization, n.
/as"i duyz'/, v., acidized, acidizing.
v.t.
1. to impregnate with acid; acidify.
v.i.
2. to become acidified.
Also, esp. Brit., acidise.
[1905-10; ACID + -IZE]

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