Anodized

/ˈænədaɪzd/ adjective

Definition

Treated with an anodic coating; covered with a protective oxide layer created through electrolysis.

Etymology

Past participle of anodize.

Kelly Says

When you see a sleek titanium Apple Watch or a matte-black aluminum laptop, you're looking at anodized metal! The color and finish you see is the oxide layer—it's not paint, it's a fundamental chemical change to the metal's surface.

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