decatize

English

Alternative forms

• decatise

Etymology

From French décatir +‎ -ize; see decate for more.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈdɛkətaɪz/

Verb

decatize (third-person singular simple present decatizes, present participle decatizing, simple past and past participle decatized)

1. (transitive) To steam something (typically a fabric) with the intention of uncurling it, giving it a lustre, or fixing a finish on it.

   Synonym: decate

Anagrams

• acetized