peptisation

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Definition Noun : * Peptisation : The process of converting a substance into a sol (a colloidal solution); the act of bringing a material into a colloidal state by breaking down aggregates into particles small enough to remain suspended in a liquid medium. Usage This is a technical term used primarily in chemistry and materials science. It describes a specific physical or chemical process. * Th...