DEFINITIONS

anodize

[ an-uh-dahyz ]
/ ˈæn əˌdaɪz /
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verb (used with object), an·o·dized, an·o·diz·ing. Chemistry.

to coat (a metal, especially magnesium or aluminum) with a protective film by chemical or electrolytic means.

Words related to anodize

layer, scale, enamel, overlay, laminate, cover, flake, gild, foil, face, stratify, silver, bronze, platinize, nickel, chrome, encrust, electroplate

Words nearby anodize

anode, anode dark space, anode glow, anode resistance, anodic, anodize, anodontia, anodyne, anoesis, anoestrous, anoestrus
Also especially British, an·o·dise.

Origin of anodize

First recorded in 1930–35; anod(e) + -ize

OTHER WORDS FROM anodize

an·o·di·za·tion, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for anodize

anodize

anodise

/ (ˈænəˌdaɪz) /

verb

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