The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
parchmentize — /pahrch meuhn tuyz /, v.t., parchmentized, parchmentizing. to treat (paper or the like) so that it resembles parchment. Also, esp. Brit., parchmentise. [1875 80; PARCHMENT + IZE] * * * … Universalium
parchmentize — parch·ment·ize … English syllables
parchmentize — mənt.ˌīzd, n.ˌtī transitive verb ( ed/ ing/ s) : to convert (as paper or other cellulosic material) into a substance resembling parchment especially by treating with sulfuric acid … Useful english dictionary
-ized — Parchmentize Parch ment*ize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. { ized}; p. pr. & vb. n. { izing}.] To convert to a parchmentlike substance, especially by sulphuric acid. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
-izing — Parchmentize Parch ment*ize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. { ized}; p. pr. & vb. n. { izing}.] To convert to a parchmentlike substance, especially by sulphuric acid. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
