metalize

metalize
metalization, n.
/met"l uyz'/, v.t., metalized, metalizing.
1. to make metallic; give the characteristics of metal to.
2. to cover or coat (a metal or nonmetal object or structure) with metal.
Also, metallize.
[1585-95; METAL + -IZE]

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