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marbleization

marbleization

8.1
A surface pattern of light and dark veins or patches like polished stone
  • noun
  • /ˌmɑːrbəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
translation icon : marmoleado
  • The marbleization of the beef is highly prized by chefs for its tenderness and flavor.

Examples

  • The artist achieved a remarkable marbleization effect on the wooden columns.

  • The marbleization of the stone was stunning.

  • The living room's wallpaper mimics the marbleization found in classic Italian palaces.

  • We admired the marbleization on the new countertops.

  • The chef explained how the marbleization in the steak enhances its flavor and tenderness.

  • The artist admired the marbleization of the raw stone, which resembled the patterns of natural marble.

  • During the inspection, the quality control expert noted the impressive marbleization of the manufactured tiles.

Synonyms

marbling
vsmarbleization
1 4.6

A pattern of swirls like marble that appears on food or paper

is the process or result that creates veined or mottled stone appearance
marbleizing
vsmarbleization
  • US
7.2

A surface finish that makes an object look like real marble

is the process or result producing that veined stone look

Antonyms

uniformity
  • Specialized
18 4.6

The state of being the same in all parts

How Marbled

marbleization
8.1
marbling
1 4.6
coloring
  • US
18 2.0

Surface Forms

marbleization singular
marbleizations plural
marbleisations plural
marbleisation singular

Morphology

marbleization = marbleize (transparent) = marble + ize + ation

The verb 'marbleize' (marble + -ize) is a clear base and adding '-ation' yields a standard noun for a process or result.

Etymology

Marbleization comes from marble, the hard, shiny stone with dark lines, and the ending -ization, which means 'the process of'. So marbleization is the process of giving something the same 'lined' or 'patchy' look as marble, which is why chefs talk about the thin lines of fat in beef or artists talk about streaks in a painted column.