Definitions

1. verb

to coat or treat a metal, especially aluminum, with an oxide layer by passing an electric current through a solution.

“The engineer decided to anodize the aluminum parts to increase their corrosion resistance.”

2. verb

to impart a colored or decorative oxide layer to a metal surface by electrolysis.

“The artisan anodized the aluminum to create a beautiful, unique design.”

3. noun

the process of treating a metal surface with an electric current to form an oxide layer.

“The manufacturer uses anodizing to protect the metal from corrosion.”