anodize

verb

an·​od·​ize ˈa-nə-ˌdīz 

anodized; anodizing

transitive verb

: to subject (a metal) to electrolytic action as the anode of a cell in order to coat with a protective or decorative film

anodization

ˌa-ˌnō-də-ˈzā-shən 

ˌa-nə-

noun

Examples of anodize in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Chamfered internal edges on the top case are anodized, an unusual and classy touch even on a premium keyboard. —Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025

This included a couple pieces in colorful aluminum, a material that can change color when anodized. —Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025

The fascia plates have been precision machined, glass blasted, brushed and then anodized in a tungsten titanium grey. —Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024

Design: Plenty Portable, With Plenty of Ports Clad in Luna Gray anodized aluminum, the Yoga measures 0.72 by 14.3 by 10 inches and weighs 4.52 pounds. —Eric Grevstad, PCMAG, 25 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for anodize

• advertise
• aggrandize
• agonize
• alibis
• alkalies
• alkalis
• amortize
• amplifies
• analyse
• analyze
• anywise
• authorize

Kids Definition

anodize

verb

an·​od·​ize ˈan-ə-ˌdīz 

anodized; anodizing

: to cause (a metal) to undergo electrolytic action as the anode of a cell in order to coat with a protective or decorative film