phosphorize

[ fos-fuh-rahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, phos·pho·rized, phos·pho·riz·ing.

1. phosphorate ( def 1 ).

Other Words From

• phospho·ri·zation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of phosphorize¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; phosphor- + -ize