vanadiate

/vænˈædiˌeɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to treat or coat with a vanadium compound, especially to increase the strength or hardness of a metal

“The engineer decided to vanadiate the steel alloy to make it more durable.”

2. noun

a vanadium compound, especially one used for coating or treating metals

“The vanadiate used in the manufacturing process helped to improve the metal’s resistance to corrosion.”

Synonyms

  • coat
  • compound
  • impregnate
  • treat

Antonyms

  • deteriorate
  • remove
  • weaken