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1. pressurize
verb. ['ˈprɛʃɝˌaɪz'] increase the pressure on a gas or liquid.
Synonyms
- alter
- pressurise
- modify
- change
Antonyms
- dehydrogenate
- sensitise
- destabilise
- sensitize
Etymology
- -ize (English)
- -isen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- pressure (English)
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Words that Rhyme with Pressurize
- burglarize
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- characterize
- circularize
- colorize
- computerize
- containerize
- glamorize
- memorize
- mesmerize
- militarize
- miniaturize
- mischaracterize
- motorize
- pasteurize
- plagiarize
- polarize
- polymerize
- popularize
- pulverize
Example sentences of the word pressurize
1. Verb, base form
Pump the handle of the spray bottle to pressurize the spray tank.
2. pressurize
verb. ['ˈprɛʃɝˌaɪz'] maintain a certain pressure.
Synonyms
- pressurise
- keep
- hold
Antonyms
- loosen
- depersonalize
- dissimilate
- increase
Etymology
- -ize (English)
- -isen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- pressure (English)
3. pressurize
verb. ['ˈprɛʃɝˌaɪz'] increase the pressure in or of.
Synonyms
- set
- pressurise
- correct
Antonyms
- depressurise
- decrease
- deconcentrate
- destabilize
Etymology
- -ize (English)
- -isen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- pressure (English)