Definitions

1. verb

to coat or cover with a layer of aluminium, especially to protect something from corrosion or to improve its appearance.

“The artist aluminized the sculpture to give it a shiny, reflective finish.”

2. transitive verb

to treat or expose a material, especially a metal, to aluminium, especially in the process of electroplating or anodizing.

“The engineer aluminized the metal rod to make it more resistant to corrosion.”