spherize
spherize · spherizes · spherized · spherizing
To cause to appear as if on the surface of a sphereTo cause to appear as if on the surface of a sphere.
Meaning
2 senses(transitive)To cause to appear as if on the surface of a sphere.
(transitive)To form or force into a spherical shape.
The particles were spherized by flame-spraying.
Origin
From sphere + -ize.From sphere + -ize.
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Forms
spherizes, spherizing, spherized, spherizedWord family
2 related wordsRelatedspheroidize
Derivedspherization
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle