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an⋅o⋅dize

[an-uh-dahyz]
–verb (used with object), -dized, -diz⋅ing. Chemistry.
to coat a metal, esp. magnesium or aluminum, with a protective film by chemical or electrolytic means.
Also, especially British, an⋅o⋅dise.


Origin:
1930–35; anode + -ize


an⋅o⋅di⋅za⋅tion, noun
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an·o·dize   (ān'ə-dīz')   
tr.v.   an·o·dized, an·o·diz·ing, an·o·diz·es
To coat (a metallic surface) electrolytically with a protective or decorative oxide.

[anod(e) + -ize.]
an'o·di·za'tion (-dĭ-zā'shən) n.
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