metallized
|met-al-lized|
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/ˈmɛtəˌlaɪzd/
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/ˈmɛt(ə)laɪzd/
(metallize)
to coat or make metal
Etymology
'metallize' originates from French, specifically the word 'métalliser', where the element 'métall-' came from Greek 'metallon' meaning 'metal'.
'metallize' changed from French 'métalliser' and Late Latin/Medieval Latin forms such as 'metallizare' and eventually became the modern English word 'metallize'.
Initially, it meant 'relating to metal or to make into metal (or give the qualities of metal)'; over time it has come to mean specifically 'to coat with metal' or 'to give a metallic finish' in modern technical usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'metallize'.
They metallized the plastic parts to make them conductive for the circuit.
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Verb 2
to coat (a surface) with a metal or to give a metallic appearance — used in technical contexts (e.g., to metallize a film or component).
Engineers metallized the vacuum chamber components to improve shielding.
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Adjective 1
covered or coated with a thin layer of metal (often by electroplating, vacuum deposition, or foil application); having a metallic appearance or surface.
The metallized film on the packaging helps reflect heat and improve barrier properties.
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Last updated: 2025/09/21 18:43