aluminize

[ uh-loo-muh-nahyz ]

verb (used with object),a·lu·mi·nized, a·lu·mi·niz·ing.

to treat with aluminum.

Origin of aluminize

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

Also especially British, a·lu·mi·nise .

Other words from aluminize

a·lu·mi·ni·za·tion, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for aluminize

aluminize

aluminise

/ (əˈluːmɪˌnaɪz) /

verb

(tr) to cover with aluminium or aluminium paint

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