peptizer
/ˈpɛptʌɪzə/Chemistry
noun
A substance which causes peptization, or which serves to prevent the coagulation of a colloid suspension; specifically a catalyst used to facilitate the process of mastication or vulcanization of rubber, by preventing the recombination of broken polymer chains.
Origin
1930s. From peptize + -er.
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