aluminize

especially British, a·lu·mi·nise

[uh-loo-muh-nahyz]

verb (used with object)

aluminized, aluminizing 

1. to treat with aluminum.

aluminize

/ əˈluːmɪˌnaɪz /

verb

1. (tr) to cover with aluminium or aluminium paint

Other Word Forms

• aluminization noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of aluminize¹

First recorded in 1855–60; alumin- + -ize

Example Sentences

Taking pride of place along the ridge today are two innovative telescopes, the Twin Magellans, each with curved sweeps of aluminized glass 6.5 meters in diameter, side by side in separate enclosures.

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If you have nonstick baking sheets, like Great Jones' aluminized steel Holy Sheet or Caraway's ceramic bakeware, they require gentler care than standard steel or aluminum baking sheets.

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A young girl wrapped in an aluminized blanket hugged her two Chihuahuas close as she made the crossing into Medyka, Poland.

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When seeking out half-sheet pans, pure aluminum is best, as it conducts heat more evenly than aluminized steel.

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The DB11 is a stunner, a slayer, an aluminized drop of British masculinity.

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