anodize

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

Origin of anodize

1
First recorded in 1930–35; anod(e) + -ize
  • Also especially British, an·o·dise .

Other words from anodize

  • an·o·di·za·tion, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for anodize

anodize

anodise

/ (ˈænəˌdaɪz) /


verb
  1. to coat (a metal, such as aluminium or magnesium) with a protective oxide film by electrolysis

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