American spelling: to treat, coat, or combine something with aluminum or aluminum compounds.
From alumin- (aluminum) plus -ize (American spelling of -ise, meaning 'to make or treat with'), following American chemical nomenclature conventions.
Aluminizing reflects a philosophy in materials science—coating cheaper metals with aluminum gives you strength and economy together, which is why aerospace manufacturing relies on this technique.
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