emerize

emerize
/em"euh ruyz'/, v.t., emerized, emerizing.
to finish (fabric) with a cylinder covered with emery in order to make the raised nap even and give luster to the fabric.
Also, esp. Brit., emerise.
[EMER(Y) + -IZE]

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  • emerize — em·er·ize …   English syllables

  • emerize — ˈeməˌrīz transitive verb ( ed/ ing/ s) Etymology: emery (I) + ize : to nap (fabric) with emery rollers for a surface resembling suede * * * /em euh ruyz /, v.t., emerized, emerizing. to finish (fabric) with a cylinder covered with emery in order… …   Useful english dictionary

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