aluminize

American  

[uh-loo-muh-nahyz] / əˈlu məˌnaɪz /

especially British, aluminise

verb (used with object)

aluminized, aluminizing

1. to treat with aluminum.

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aluminize British  

/ əˈluːmɪˌnaɪz /

verb

1. (tr) to cover with aluminium or aluminium paint

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Other Word Forms

• aluminization noun

Etymology

Origin of aluminize

First recorded in 1855–60; alumin- + -ize

Example Sentences

A young girl wrapped in an aluminized blanket hugged her two Chihuahuas close as she made the crossing into Medyka, Poland.

From Seattle Times

When seeking out half-sheet pans, pure aluminum is best, as it conducts heat more evenly than aluminized steel.

From New York Times

The DB11 is a stunner, a slayer, an aluminized drop of British masculinity.

From The Wall Street Journal

To accomplish what he calls the "herculean task" of installing wireless sensors in a volcano, Cossman will wear a special, aluminized suit to withstand the 1,000F temperature of the nearby lava lake.

From The Verge

The energy efficient all aluminized F-150 pickup comes to the market at a time when oil prices have been falling sharply making efficiency less of a concern for thrifty consumers.

From Forbes