adjective
- treated with a protective oxide coating by anodizing (electrochemical process)
Usage: British spelling; American spelling is 'anodized'; commonly used in manufacturing and materials science
verb
- past tense and past participle of anodise; to coat (a metal, typically aluminum) with a protective oxide layer using an electrical process
Usage: British spelling; American spelling is 'anodize'; technical/industrial term
Examples
- The aluminum frame was anodised to prevent corrosion.
- Anodised metal parts are more durable and resistant to wear.
- The manufacturer anodised the components before assembly.
- These anodised surfaces have a distinctive matte finish.
- The process anodised the steel to create a protective layer.
- Anodised aluminum is commonly used in aerospace applications.