noun
- the process of coating a metal (especially aluminum) with a protective oxide layer by making it the anode in an electrolytic cell
Usage: technical; industrial
Examples
- Anodization protects aluminum from corrosion and wear.
- The anodization process creates a hard, durable surface on the metal.
- Engineers chose anodization to improve the lifespan of the aluminum components.
- Anodization can also be used to add color to metal surfaces.
- The factory uses anodization to treat thousands of parts each day.