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Meaning of gangrenize in English:

gangrenize

Pronunciation /ˈɡaŋɡrɪnʌɪz/

verb

rare

  • To become gangrenous. Also with object: to make gangrenous (rare). Compare gangrenate , "gangrene".

Origin

Late 16th century. From gangrene + -ize. Compare gangrenate, gangrene.