passivate
Coat against corrosion
Passivate is a technical term meaning to make a surface less chemically reactive, typically by applying a protective coating or allowing an oxide layer to form.
Stainless steel passivates naturally when chromium in the alloy reacts with oxygen to create a corrosion-resistant film.
The parts were passivated before assembly to prevent rust.
Electrolytic metal surface treatment
- chromateChromium-oxygen anion
- oxideOxygen-bonded compound
- picklingAcid preservation process
- galvanizationProtective metal coating process
rustproofing · corrosion-resistant · conversion · nitric · citric · electrochemical · stainless · aluminum
To restrain or hinder
- resistanceCapacity to withstand force
- preventionStopping something before occurring
- rustproofResistant to oxidation
- anticorrosivePreventing metal degradation
cathodic · sacrificial · inert · stable · unreactive · weatherproof · durable
Applied surface covering
- filmMovie or coating
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- layerSingle thickness of material
- sealantGap-blocking substance
encapsulation · insulation · membrane · patina · shielding · skin · cladding
Cancel an effect
- deactivateTurn off or neutralize
- equilibrateBring to balance
- steadyFixed, not fluctuating
- secureProtected from harm
anodizing
Electrolytic metal surface treatment
galvanization · rustproofing · corrosion-resistant · conversion · nitric · citric · electrochemical · stainless · aluminum · titanium
inhibit
To restrain or hinder
- resistanceCapacity to withstand force
- preventionStopping something before occurring
- rustproofResistant to oxidation
anticorrosive · cathodic · sacrificial · inert · stable · unreactive · weatherproof · durable
coating
Applied surface covering
sealant · encapsulation · insulation · membrane · patina · shielding · skin · cladding
neutralize
Cancel an effect
- deactivateTurn off or neutralize
- equilibrateBring to balance
- steadyFixed, not fluctuating
secure · normalize · settle · desensitize · quench · arrest · halt
passion, patient, passive, passivity, passively, passiveness, passives, passivism, passive-aggressive