to metalize
- verb
- /ˈmɛtəˌlaɪz/
- Specialized
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metalizar
- And then I, I cast it and had five resin ones vacuum metalized and I did a bunch of those efficiencies where I could.
Examples
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To improve the durability of the equipment, they decided to metalize its outer layer with a coating of aluminum.
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The sun films can be dyed, metalized, or ceramic.
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The ceramic films are more efficient than the dyed and metalized films.
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This plan would involve attaching a lightweight mirror of metalized foil kilometers across to the body that was to be deflected.
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The carbon or metalized brushes wore out, created dust and arcs, and were troublesome from a maintenance man's perspective.
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The artist plans to metalize the surface of the sculpture to give it a shiny finish.
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In the experiment, scientists will metalize the plastic components to enhance their conductivity.
Synonyms
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6.2
To cover an object with a thin layer of metal
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7.1
Coat iron or steel with zinc to stop rust
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5.5
To put a thin layer of gold on something
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8.0
To cover an object with a thin layer of metal using electricity
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8.0
Coat something with a thin layer of aluminum to protect it and make it reflect heat or light
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7.5
To cover metal with a thin metal layer to protect it from rust
Cover an object with a thin metal layer for shine or protection
To coat something with a thin layer of platinum to protect it or change how it reacts
To put a thin layer of silver on an object
To cover a metal surface with a thin layer of metal to stop rust
How Metallic
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Metalize comes from the common word metal and the ending -ize, which means 'to make'. So to metalize something is to 'make it metal' by covering its surface with a thin layer of metal, giving it a shiny, protective coat.