acidize

[ as-i-dahyz ]

verb (used with or without object)

, ac·id·ized, ac·id·iz·ing.

1. to impregnate or become impregnated with acid; acidify.

Other Words From

• acid·i·zation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of acidize¹

First recorded in 1905–10; acid + -ize

Example Sentences

"Oil companies will not be allowed to frack or acidize in California unless they test the groundwater, notify neighbors and list each and every chemical on the Internet," Pavely said.

From Reuters