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

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

The 4 corners of the roof rack are anodized in a bright copper finish that sets the stage for all the other badges and markers. —Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 11 Feb. 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