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ˈsiliconize, v. [f. silicon + -ize.] 1. trans. To cause to combine with silicon or its compounds; esp. to subject (a metal) to a process in which the surface is impregnated with silicon so as to form a protective coating.
1880[implied in siliconizing below]. 1948N. E. Woldman Metal Process Engin. viii. 222 The iron or steel to be siliconized is subjected to the action of silicon carbide or ferrosilicon, or a mixture of the two and chlorine at temperatures of 1700 to 1850° F. 1977R. B. Ross Handbk. Metal Treatments & Testing 349 It is generally more economical to produce components in high-silicon cast iron rather than cast irons which are subsequently Siliconized. 2. [f. silicone.] To impregnate, coat, or otherwise treat with silicones or silicone-based material. Usu. in ppl. adj. (see below).
1957[implied in siliconized below]. 1963Obstetr. & Gynecol. XXI. 47/1 The glassware was siliconized to prevent adsorption of the isotopes. So ˈsiliconized ppl. a., ˈsiliconizing vbl. n.; also ˌsiliconiˈzation, treatment or combination with silicon or a silicone.
1880Encycl. Brit. XIII. 351/2 The presence of alkaline silicates in the furnace promotes the siliconizing of the iron. 1920Webster, Siliconized. 1924Industr. & Engin. Chem. Nov. 1112/1 An oxidizing atmosphere would tend to oxidize both the silicon and the iron simultaneously and prevent true siliconization. 1946Iron Age 4 Apr. 75/2 These siliconized shafts replaced shafts made of stainless and nitrided steel. 1947Kirk & Othmer Encycl. Chem. Technol. I. 579 Other diffusion treatments for mild and other steels are calorizing, chromizing, and siliconizing. 1950Chem. Abstr. XLIV. 4856 This method of siliconization permits a further increase of corrosion resistance of 18Cr-8Ni stainless steel, of Monel metal, and of pure Ni. 1957Archit. Rev. CXXII. 354/2 T. & W. Farmiloe will demonstrate the qualities of their siliconized paints, put on the market since the last exhibition. 1977Hot Car Oct. 97/3 (Advt.), Tough, resilient, siliconised enamel cuts out labour. 1978Nature 28 Sept. 322/2 A double-barrelled glass micro-pipette, pretreated with a siliconising agent. |