Definition

To make something into small, round balls or pellets, often for easier handling or use.

Example

The factory will pelletize the raw materials for better storage and transport.

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Conversation

Have you ever thought about how they pelletize animal feed?

Not really, but it sounds interesting!

Yeah, they compact the ingredients into small pellets for easier handling.

That makes a lot of sense; it must help with storage too.

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Root Explanation

Pelletize → It is formed from "pellet" (from Middle French *pellete*, meaning a small ball or pellet) and "-ize" (a suffix used to form verbs meaning to make or to become). The word "pelletize" means to make something into small balls or pellets.

Memory Tip

Think of creating small balls ('pellet') and adding '-ize' to mean making them. This helps you remember that 'pelletize' means to make something into small pellets.

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