1. to give metallic properties to; to coat or treat with metal
Usage: technical
2. to make something appear metallic or shiny like metal

Examples

• The factory metallizes plastic parts to make them conductive.
• This process metallizes the surface of the ceramic components.
• The coating metallizes the fabric, giving it a shimmery appearance.
• Heat treatment metallizes the compound at high temperatures.
• The spray metallizes the decorative elements for the costume.
• Chemical vapor deposition metallizes the semiconductor wafers.