peptization

Also contains definition of: deflocculation

Reversal of coagulation or flocculation, i.e., the dispersion of agglomerates to form a colloidally stablesuspension or emulsion.
Source:
PAC, 2007, 79, 1801 (Definitions of terms relating to the structure and processing of sols, gels, networks, and inorganic-organic hybrid materials (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)) on page 1824