1. to coat (a metal, especially aluminum) with a protective oxide layer by electrolytic oxidation
Usage: technical; third person singular present tense

Examples

• The factory anodizes aluminum parts to prevent corrosion.
• She anodizes the metal surface before applying paint.
• The process anodizes the cookware to make it more durable.
• The manufacturer anodizes all outdoor fixtures for weather resistance.
• He anodizes bicycle frames to give them a colored finish.
• The company anodizes thousands of components daily.