Parchmentize
verb
verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Verb
- 1 To convert to a parchment-like substance, especially by sulfuric acid. transitive
"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."
Example
More examples"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."
Etymology
From parchment + -ize.
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