zincize

/ˈzɪn.saɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to cover or coat with a layer of zinc

“The engineer zincized the metal pipes to protect them from corrosion.”

2. verb

to make or become zinc-like

“The new alloy zincized when it was exposed to air.”

3. noun

the process of applying a zinc coating

“The company uses a specialized machine for zincizing large metal structures.”

Synonyms

  • galvanize
  • tinplate

Antonyms

  • de-zincize