anodize

[ an-uh-dahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, Chemistry.

, an·o·dized, an·o·diz·ing.

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

anodize

/ ˈænəˌdaɪz /

verb

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

Other Words From

• ano·di·zation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of anodize¹

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