metalize

or met·al·lize

[ met-l-ahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, met·al·ized, met·al·iz·ing.

1. to make metallic; give the characteristics of metal to.
2. to cover or coat (a metal or nonmetal object or structure) with metal.

Other Words From

• metal·i·zation noun
• un·metal·ized adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of metalize¹

First recorded in 1585–95; metal + -ize