agenizing
|a-gen-iz-ing|
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/ˈeɪdʒəˌnaɪzɪŋ/
(agenize)
chemical treatment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agenize' originates from the word 'agent', specifically the root 'agere' in Latin, where 'agere' meant 'to do or act'.
Historical Evolution
'agere' transformed into the English word 'agent', and eventually led to the formation of the verb 'agenize'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to act or do something', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'treating with an agent'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'agenize'.
The process of agenizing flour involves treating it with chemicals.
Synonyms
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