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.