Chromizes

/ˈkroʊmaɪzɪz/ verb

Definition

Third-person singular present tense of chromize; the act of coating or treating something with chromium.

Etymology

Present tense conjugation of 'chromize' using the standard English third-person singular '-es' ending.

Kelly Says

When a factory chromizes parts, they use electrolysis or chemical vapor deposition—each method creates slightly different properties, so engineers choose based on exactly what wear they're trying to prevent.

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