— industrialization , n.
/in dus"tree euh luyz'/ , v. , industrialized, industrializing .
v.t.
1. to introduce industry into (an area) on a large scale.
2. to convert to the ideals, methods, aims, etc., of industrialism.
v.i.
3. to undergo industrialization.
4. to follow or espouse industrialism.
Also, esp. Brit., industrialise .
[ 1880-85; INDUSTRIAL + -IZE ]