metalize
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Definition
- Verb:
- To coat with a layer of metal: The primary meaning is to cover or treat the surface of an object with a thin layer of metal, often for protective, decorative, or conductive purposes.
Usage
- The verb "metalize" describes the process of applying a metallic coating to a non-metallic or metallic substrate. It is commonly used in technical, industrial, and manufacturing contexts.
- Important Note: The spelling "metalize" is a standard variant, but "metallize" (with a double 'l') is also widely accepted and used.
Examples
- Verb:
- The company will metalize the plastic components to make them conductive.
- To create a reflective surface, they decided to metalize the back of the glass.
- This process metalizes the fabric, giving it a shiny, metallic appearance.
Advanced Usage
- "to metalize a surface": to apply a metallic coating to a specific area.
- The goal is to metalize the surface of the polymer for electromagnetic shielding.
- Used in passive voice to describe the state of an object.
- The parts were metalized before assembly.
Variants and Related Words
- Metallize (verb): An alternative spelling with the same meaning.
- Metalization/Metallization (noun): The process or result of coating something with metal.
- The metalization of the circuit board is a critical step.
- Metalized/Metallized (adjective): Describing an object that has been coated with metal.
- We need metalized film for the packaging.
Synonyms
- Plate: To coat with a thin layer of metal, especially by electrolysis.
- Coat with metal: A direct descriptive synonym.
- Galvanize: To coat iron or steel with a protective layer of zinc.
Related Phrases
- Metalize in a vacuum: A specific technical process where metal is deposited onto a surface in a vacuum chamber.
- The most precise method is to metalize in a vacuum.
Verb
- coat with metal