Definition

1. 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

1. coat with metal