metallize

Meanings

• Verb

  To coat a surface with metal, usually for protective or decorative purposes.

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Variants

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metalize , metalized , metalizes , metalizing , metallization , metallizations , metallize , metallized , metallizes , metallizing

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Etymology

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From the base word 'metal' and the suffix '-ize', meaning to make or cause to become.

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Trivia

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1. Metallizing is used in space technology to protect satellites and spacecraft from the harsh space environment.

2. Metallizing is also used in the food industry for coating chocolate with a thin layer of metal to prevent it from sticking to packaging.

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Related Concepts

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1. Coating: The process of applying a protective or decorative layer to a surface.

2. Plating: A type of coating where a thin layer of metal is deposited on a surface.

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Culture

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Metallize has been used extensively in various industries such as automotive, construction, and electronics for protective coatings and decorative finishes.

How to Memorize "metallize"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a surface being coated with a thin layer of metal, like a car being painted with a metallic finish.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'metallize' with the process of applying a metal coating to a surface.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Metal on Metal' to remember the meaning of 'metallize'.

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