Parkerization

English

Etymology

From Parker +‎ -ization.

Noun

Parkerization (uncountable)

1. Changes in viticulture and winemaking practices in reaction to the opinions of influential wine critic Robert M. Parker, Jr..
   • 2006, Michael Sanders, Families of the Vine:

     All this makes it more interesting to me, especially because vin de Cahors has almost completely escaped Parkerization […]

2. A form of rustproofing for steel surfaces, phosphate conversion coating.

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