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metallization

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˌmɛtl̩aɪˈzeɪʃən/
  • rhymes with -eɪʃən

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noun

Meaning 1

The act or process of metallizing

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree Ancient Greek μέτᾰλλον (métăllon)der. Latin metallum Old French metalbor. Middle English metal English metal English -ization English metallization From metal + -ization.