silicidize

/sɪlɪsaɪdˈaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to convert into a silicide, especially to treat a metal with silicon to form a compound

“The engineer silicidized the metal surface to improve its electrical conductivity.”

2. noun

the process or result of converting a metal into a silicide

“The researcher studied the silicidization of the metal alloy in detail.”

Synonyms

  • silicidate
  • silylate

Antonyms

  • oxidize