fluidization

/ˌfluɪdɪˈzeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The process of making a solid material behave like a fluid by passing a gas or liquid through it.
    • Engineers studied fluidization to improve the efficiency of chemical reactors.
    • Fluidization is used in many industrial processes to mix powders with air.
    • The fluidization of sand allows it to flow like a liquid in certain machines.
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