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ag·​at·​ize | \ ˈa-gət-ˌīz, -gə-ˌtīz \
-ed/-ing/-s

Definition of agatize

: to change into agate or give the appearance of agate to agatized wood

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First Known Use of agatize

1638, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for agatize

International Scientific Vocabulary agate entry 1 + -ize

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“Agatize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/agatize. Accessed 18 Sep. 2021.

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