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anodization

anodization

7.9
A process that uses electricity to make a thin protective colored layer on metal, often aluminum
  • noun
  • /ˌænədaɪˈzeɪʃən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : anodización
  • During anodization, aluminum is immersed in an electrolytic solution to create a corrosion-resistant surface.

Examples

  • The furniture was treated with anodization to ensure it would withstand harsh weather conditions.

  • Now The thing is that paint is not as durable as anodization, but hey, now it matches.

  • The technique of anodization enhances the appearance and durability of aluminum by forming a protective oxide layer.

How Protective

electroplating
  • Specialized
1 5.2
anodization
  • Specialized
7.9
coating
35 3.4
paint
469 1.0
unplated
6.7

Surface Forms

anodization singular
anodizations plural

Morphology

anodization = anodize (semi-transparent) = anode + ize + ation

The formation from the verb 'anodize' to the noun 'anodization' via '-ation' is a standard and directly meaningful nominalization indicating a process.

Etymology

The word anodization begins with anode, from a Greek word meaning 'up' or 'upward way', because the change happens at the anode when electricity is used. So anodization is the process of using electricity to form a protective 'oxide' layer on metal, which helps protect it and can add colour.