metalize

or met·al·lize

[met-l-ahyz]

verb (used with object), met·al·ized, met·al·iz·ing.

to make metallic; give the characteristics of metal to.
to cover or coat (a metal or nonmetal object or structure) with metal.

Origin of metalize

First recorded in 1585–95; metal + -ize

Related formsmet·al·i·za·tion, nounun·met·al·ized, adjective

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