A0320100 (ăn′ə-dīz′)tr.v.an·o·dized, an·o·diz·ing, an·o·diz·es To coat (a metallic surface) electrolytically with a protective or decorative oxide.[anod(e) + -ize.]an′o·di·za′tion(-dĭ-zā′shən) n.
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anodised
adjcoated with a protective oxide film by electrolysisEncyclopediaSeeanodize