fluidizationn.
/ˌfluːᵻdʌɪˈzeɪʃn/, U.S. /ˌfluədəˈzeɪʃən/, /ˌfluəˌdaɪˈzeɪʃən/ The process of fluidizing; the state of being fluidized. (In quot. 1932 = fluidity n. 1b.)
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the world > matter > liquid > making or becoming liquid > [noun]
meltingeOE
humectation1477
liquefaction1477
colliquation1601
eliquation1603
dissolutiona1616
liquation1617
resolution1644
diffluence1673
uncurdling1673
flux1684
fluxion1731
fluidification1837
liquescence1875
fluidization1932
1932 Private Let. J. Lonke (G. & C. Merriam Co. files) 3 Feb. The correction of the present maldistribution and the restoration of the fluidization of the world's gold supply.
1947 Chem. Engin. Progr. XLIII. 429/2 If the gas velocity is relatively low the appearance of the column of solids will be like that of a boiling liquid, and the condition may be referred to as ‘dense phase’ fluidization.
1954 D. L. Reynolds in Amer. Jrnl. Sci. 252 577 As a volcanic process fluidization is exemplified by the up-rushing gas phase at Vesuvius.
1955 Sci. News 36 74 Even and regular transport and feeding of the finest coal powder can be successfully brought about by fluidization.
1960 Times Rev. Industry Jan. 39/1 Compressed air is sometimes employed to discharge difficult material from storage bins by ‘Fluidization’.
1962 E. M. Shoemaker et al. in A. E. J. Engel et al. Petrologic Stud. 344 Intricate mixing, rounding, and polishing of debris derived from depth..suggest fluidization.
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