verb
- to coat (a metal, especially aluminum) with a protective oxide film by electrolysis
Usage: technical
Examples
- The manufacturer will anodize the aluminum parts to prevent corrosion.
- Anodized cookware has a durable, non-stick surface.
- The bike frame was anodized in bright blue.
- They anodize the metal components before assembly.
- Anodized aluminum is commonly used in electronics.
- The process to anodize these parts takes several hours.