anodize

verb

an·​od·​ize ˈa-nə-ˌdīz How to pronounce anodize (audio)
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 noun

Examples of anodize in a Sentence

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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 The aluminum elements are anodized and milled from a single block. Howard Walker, Robb Report, 20 June 2024 See All Example Sentences for anodize

Word History

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of anodize was in 1931

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“Anodize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anodize. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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anodize

verb
an·​od·​ize ˈan-ə-ˌdīz How to pronounce anodize (audio)
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
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