aluminize

verb

alu·​mi·​nize ə-ˈlü-mə-ˌnīz How to pronounce aluminize (audio)
aluminized; aluminizing

transitive verb

: to treat or coat with aluminum

Examples of aluminize in a Sentence

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This commercial-quality favorite from Sur La Table is made of thick aluminized steel for rust resistance and superior heat transfer. Kathy Passero, al, 14 May 2020 Material: Fiber glass and aluminized nylon This is the very top of the line for hard shells in the James Baroud lineup. James Lynch, Popular Mechanics, 26 Apr. 2019

Word History

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of aluminize was in 1888

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“Aluminize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aluminize. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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aluminize

verb
alu·​mi·​nize ə-ˈlü-mə-ˌnīz How to pronounce aluminize (audio)
aluminized; aluminizing
: to treat or coat with aluminum
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