metalize

met·al·ize

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [met-l-ahyz]
- /ˈmɛt lˌaɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [met-l-ahyz]
- /ˈmɛt lˌaɪz/

Definitions of metalize word

verb with object metalize to make metallic; give the characteristics of metal to. 1
verb with object metalize to cover or coat (a metal or nonmetal object or structure) with metal. 1
noun metalize Coat with a thin layer of metal. 1
verb transitive metalize to treat, cover, or impregnate with metal or a compound of metal 0
verb transitive metalize to make metallic 0

See all 5 definitions of metalize

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Origin of metalize

First appearance:

before 1585

One of the 35% oldest English words

First recorded in 1585-95; metal + -ize

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Parts of speech for Metalize

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preposition

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determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Metalize

metalize popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

metalize usage trend in Literature

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