1. to coat or treat with metal or give metallic properties to
Usage: technical
2. to make something have the appearance or characteristics of metal

Examples

• The factory will metallize the plastic components to improve their durability.
• They metallized the fabric to create a shiny, reflective surface.
• The process metallizes the glass substrate with a thin aluminum layer.
• Engineers metallize circuit boards to enhance electrical conductivity.
• The company specializes in metallizing automotive parts.
• Workers metallize the mirrors using a vacuum deposition technique.