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instantized

instantized is the simple past and past participle of instantize.

Meaning of instantize

Verb

instantize (third-person singular simple present instantizes, present participle instantizing, simple past and past participle instantized)

  1. (transitive) To process (milk powder) into an "instant" version that is very easy for the consumer to reconstitute.
    • The greater proportion of nonfat dry milk, however, is distributed by firms which buy it in bulk from manufacturers, instantize it, and either repackage it or have it repackaged for retail sale.1960, Margaret Ruth Purcell, Nonfat Dry Milk Packaged for Household Use

Questions about instantized

What is instantized the simple past and past participle of?
Instantized is the simple past and past participle of instantize.

Words near instantized in the dictionary

  1. instantised
  2. instantises
  3. instantising
  4. instantization
  5. instantize
  6. instantized
  7. instantizer
  8. instantizers
  9. instantizes
  10. instantizing
  11. instantlie

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