cartelization

noun

car·​tel·​i·​za·​tion
variants or cartellization
ˌkär-tə-lə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce cartelization (audio)
(ˌ)kär-ˌte-
-ˌlī-ˈz-
plural -s
: organization into cartels
cartelization of the chemical industry

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“Cartelization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cartelization. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.

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