deflocculation (peptization)
The reversal of
coagulation
or
flocculation
, i.e. the dispersion of aggregates to form a
colloidally stable
suspension
or
emulsion
.
Source:
PAC, 1972,
31
, 577
(Manual of Symbols and Terminology for Physicochemical Quantities and Units, Appendix II: Definitions, Terminology and Symbols in Colloid and Surface Chemistry)
on page 610