To treat, preserve, or flavor something with citronella or citrus extract; to apply citronella oil to something for insect repellent purposes.
From 'citron' or 'citronella' plus the suffix '-ize' (meaning 'to make or treat with')—a verb formed following standard English word-formation patterns for chemical and practical processes.
Citronize is what textile companies do to bug-proof fabrics and what ancient doctors did to preserve fruits—it's a word that bridges food preservation history with modern outdoor gear technology!
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