metallize

[ met-l-ahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, met·al·lized, met·al·liz·ing.

1. metalize.

metallize

/ ˈmɛtəˌlaɪz /

verb

1. tr to make metallic or to coat or treat with metal

Derived Forms

• ˌmetalliˈzation, noun

Other Words From

• metal·li·zation noun

Example Sentences

“Rather than being rocklike,” Jeanloz says, “we should really be thinking of the center of big planets as some kind of metallized oxygen jelly.”

From Scientific American

Twelve metallized polypropylene bags designed to hold a single ounce of Cheetos each, flying in the face of the Lunar Park’s list of prohibited items.

From Nature

The garments are made from a metallized fabric that prevents thermal imaging.

From Inc

President Charles and General William had been lowered into Copper Pit and metallized.

From Project Gutenberg

The outside of the form was covered with metallized plastic, also impregnated with ammonium nitrate.

From Project Gutenberg