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metalize

or met·al·lize

[ met-l-ahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, met·al·ized, met·al·iz·ing.
  1. to make metallic; give the characteristics of metal to.
  2. to cover or coat (a metal or nonmetal object or structure) with metal.


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Other Words From

  • metal·i·zation noun
  • un·metal·ized adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of metalize1

First recorded in 1585–95; metal + -ize

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