with objectTo treat with acid, to acidify; specifically to inject acid into (a well) in order to enlarge pores in the surrounding rock and stimulate the flow of oil, water, etc.
Origin
Mid 19th century. From acid + -ize. Compare earlier acidized.
Definition of acidize in US English:
acidize
(also acidise)
verbˈasɪdʌɪz
with objectTo treat with acid, to acidify; specifically to inject acid into (a well) in order to enlarge pores in the surrounding rock and stimulate the flow of oil, water, etc.
Origin
Mid 19th century. From acid + -ize. Compare earlier acidized.