deflocculation (peptization)

https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.D01555
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 [Terms] [Paper]