anodize

American  

[an-uh-dahyz] / ˈæn əˌdaɪz /

especially British, anodise

verb (used with object)

Chemistry.

anodized, anodizing

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

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anodize British  

/ ˈænəˌdaɪz /

verb

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

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Other Word Forms

• anodization noun

Etymology

Origin of anodize

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

Example Sentences

Time Corp., having found a way to anodize the aluminum cases on cheaper watches to make them resemble gold, was carving out a huge, low-price market with its Timex models.

From Time Magazine Archive

Black is the hardest color to anodize, so it comes directly from Japan.

From Time Magazine Archive