anodize
[′an·ə‚dīz] (metallurgy)
To form a decorative or protective passive film on a metal part by making it the anode of a cell and applying electric current.
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anodize
To provide a hard, noncorrosive, electrolytic, oxide film on the surface of a metal, particularly aluminum, by electrolytic action.
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