peptization

Also contains definition of: deflocculation
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.PT07642
Reversal of coagulation or flocculation, i.e., the dispersion of agglomerates to form a colloidally stable suspension 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 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779101801)