CEFR C1

anodize

verb

Meaning

Coat a metal surface, typically aluminum, with a protective oxide layer through an electrolytic process.

Examples

Many high-end smartphone cases are made from anodized aluminum to prevent scratches.
The factory will anodize the metal parts to ensure they do not corrode in harsh weather.

Synonyms: coat, protect, oxidize, passivate

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anodize (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈæn.ə.daɪz/

Definition

Coat a metal surface, typically aluminum, with a protective oxide layer through an electrolytic process.

Examples

Many high-end smartphone cases are made from anodized aluminum to prevent scratches.
The factory will anodize the metal parts to ensure they do not corrode in harsh weather.

How to Use anodize

anodize something (collocation): The standard transitive use of the verb. — "We need to anodize the brackets before assembly."
be anodized (collocation): Passive voice used to describe the state of a finished part. — "These components are anodized to resist salt water."

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