metallize

Coat with metal

Metallize means to coat or treat with metal, or to give something metallic properties.

Industrial processes metallize plastics, glass, or fabrics to make them reflective or conductive: The company metallizes film for packaging.

The word also appears as metallise in British English.

industrial

sputtering

Particle ejection from surfaces

electroplatingElectrically depositing metal layers
electrolessPlating without applied current
magnetronMicrowave-generating vacuum tube

evaporation · fabrication · manufacturing · metalwork · tooling · processing · batch · throughput

coating

plating

Surface metal application

galvanizeStimulate into action
electroplateCoat with metal electrically
chromeReflective metal coating

nickel · anodize · zinc · tin · gild · silver · sputter · layer · film · substrate

surface

lustrous

Softly bright, reflective

reflectiveCasting back light
shinyReflecting light smoothly
polishedSmooth, refined, accomplished

gleaming · mirrorlike · silvery · sheen · finish · glossy · buffed · bright · conductive · opaque

transform

convert

Change in form or faith

transmuteChange in fundamental nature
coatOuter garment or layer
infuseSaturate by steeping

impregnate · alter · modify · change · treat · process

Opposites

surface coating material

metallizepaint

Colored coating substance

lacquer · varnish · enamel · plasticize · anodize

metal presence/removal

metallizestrip

Narrow elongated piece

etch · dissolve · corrode · oxidize · pickle

Phrases

metallic tasteFlavor resembling coins
metallic sheenReflective surface quality
metallic green
metallic paintPigment with metal flakes
metallic goldShiny yellow precious color
metallic dressShimmery reflective garment

Family

metallic, metallized, metallization

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G