to metallize
- verb
- /ˈmɛtəlˌaɪz/
- Specialized
:
metalizar
- We found evidence that heating occurs all along the metallized edge of the taper, which is why we metallized only the last few microns.
It had, it's metallized, but in those colors.
- It had, it's metallized, but in those colors.
Examples
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We then metallized the last 5 micrometers of the fiber to absorb the laser light, so as to heat the stylus and, in turn, the underlying material.
Academic text (1995) -
The artist decided to metallize the sculpture to give it a stunning finish.
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With the buried heater configuration, the top surface of the ceramic may be metallized in any pattern.
Academic text (2003) -
So replicating vacuum metallizing, non trivial.
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We found evidence that heating occurs all along the metallized edge of the taper, which is why we metallized only the last few microns.
Academic text (1995) -
For the partially filled version, both the vias and the lines in the next thin-film layer are metallized simultaneously, as illustrated in Figure 4.
Academic text (1998) -
To write, a pulse from the laser diode propagates down the fiber and is absorbed at the tip of the metallized fiber.
Academic text (1995) -
Metallized ceramics provide excellent hermeticity, thermal resistance, and insulation properties combined with high strength and clean vacuums.
Academic text (1997) -
Small bits of aluminum, sometimes it´s made of plastic or even metallized (sic) paper products!
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Metallized capture pads on the top surface of the ceramic connect the internal metallization in the ceramic with the first level of copper wiring (designated as Mo).
Academic text (1998)
Synonyms
105
2.8
To cover something with a thin layer of a substance
37
6.2
To cover an object with a thin layer of metal
5
7.1
Coat iron or steel with zinc to stop rust
5
7.0
Cover an object with a thin layer of gold or metal that looks like gold
2
5.5
To put a thin layer of gold on something
1
7.4
To cover something with hard metal to make it stronger or sharper
1
8.0
To cover an object with a thin layer of metal using electricity
1
6.3
To cover something with a thin layer of silver
1
8.0
Coat something with a thin layer of aluminum to protect it and make it reflect heat or light
1
7.5
To cover metal with a thin metal layer to protect it from rust
To cover an object with a thin layer of metal
To cover an object with a thin layer of chromium to make it shiny and protect it
To cover an object with a thin layer of gold
To put a thin layer of silver on an object
To coat something with a thin layer of platinum to protect it or change how it reacts
To cover a metal surface with a thin layer of metal to stop rust
Cover an object again with a thin metal layer to make it look new
To cover something with a thin metal layer for decoration
To cover something with gold or thin gold leaf
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Etymology
The word metallize comes from the common word metal plus the ending -ize, meaning 'to make'. So, to metallize something is to give it a thin layer of metal or make it metal-like, which is why we use the word for coating objects with a metal film.