emerize

\\ˈeməˌrīz\ transitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s)

Etymology: emery (I) + -ize

: to nap (fabric) with emery rollers for a surface resembling suede

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/em"euh ruyz'/, v.t., emerized, emerizing.

to finish (fabric) with a cylinder covered with emery in order to make the raised nap even and give luster to the fabric.

Also, esp. Brit., emerise.

[EMER(Y) + -IZE]