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

Recent Examples on the Web 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

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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 19 Mar. 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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