decolorize

[ dee-kuhl-uh-rahyz ]
/ diˈkʌl əˌraɪz /

verb (used with object), de·col·or·ized, de·col·or·iz·ing.

decolor.
Also especially British, de·col·or·ise.

Origin of decolorize

First recorded in 1830–40; de- + colorize

OTHER WORDS FROM decolorize

de·col·or·i·za·tion, noun de·col·or·iz·er, noun

Words nearby decolorize

decollate snail, decolonialize, decolonize, decolor, decolorant, decolorize, decolour, decommission, decommit, decompensate, decompensation

Example sentences from the Web for decolorization

  • Decolorization of gelatine sols may be effected by any substance with a large specific surface (see p. 201).

    Animal Proteins |Hugh Garner Bennett

  • Most usually the decolorization and filtration processes are also conducted with such an acid sol.

    Animal Proteins |Hugh Garner Bennett

  • As the liquors extracted are weaker, the extraction is more complete and the decolorization more easily effected.

    Animal Proteins |Hugh Garner Bennett

  • Further, decolorization by adsorption probably also involves the removal of the last traces of emulsified grease.

    Animal Proteins |Hugh Garner Bennett