əˈlüməˌnīz transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: alumin- + -ize
1. : to treat (a metal) with aluminum or an aluminum compound to form a protective surface alloy
aluminize steel
2. : aluminate
3. : to coat (as glass) with a film of aluminum
əˈlüməˌnīz transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: alumin- + -ize
1. : to treat (a metal) with aluminum or an aluminum compound to form a protective surface alloy
aluminize steel
2. : aluminate
3. : to coat (as glass) with a film of aluminum
Webster's New International English Dictionary. Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster. 2012