fluidize

 
Pronunciation: /ˈfluːɪdʌɪz/
(also fluidise)

verb

[with object] technical
  • give (a finely divided solid) the characteristics of a fluid by passing a gas upwards through it: the massive kimberlite was fluidized and carried upwards at low temperatures

Derivatives

fluidization

Pronunciation: /-ˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/
noun