Alumetize

/ˈæljʊməˌtaɪz/ verb

Definition

To coat, treat, or combine something with aluminum or aluminum compounds.

Etymology

From 'aluminum' plus the English verb-forming suffix -ize (from Greek -izein), creating a verb meaning to apply aluminum or aluminum treatment.

Kelly Says

Alumetize processes are everywhere—when manufacturers alumetize steel, they create corrosion-resistant coatings that make products last decades longer, which is why aerospace engineers love the technique.

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