anodize
verb
an·od·ize
ˈa-nə-ˌdīz 
anodized; anodizing
: to subject (a metal) to electrolytic action as the anode of a cell in order to coat with a protective or decorative film
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The fascia plates have been precision machined, glass blasted, brushed and then anodized in a tungsten titanium grey.
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Design: Plenty Portable, With Plenty of Ports Clad in Luna Gray anodized aluminum, the Yoga measures 0.72 by 14.3 by 10 inches and weighs 4.52 pounds.
—Eric Grevstad, PCMAG, 25 June 2024
The aluminum elements are anodized and milled from a single block.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 20 June 2024
The 4 corners of the roof rack are anodized in a bright copper finish that sets the stage for all the other badges and markers.
—Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2024
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Design: Plenty Portable, With Plenty of Ports Clad in Luna Gray anodized aluminum, the Yoga measures 0.72 by 14.3 by 10 inches and weighs 4.52 pounds.
—Eric Grevstad, PCMAG, 25 June 2024
The aluminum elements are anodized and milled from a single block.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 20 June 2024
The 4 corners of the roof rack are anodized in a bright copper finish that sets the stage for all the other badges and markers.
—Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2024
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anodize
verb
an·od·ize
ˈan-ə-ˌdīz
anodized; anodizing
: to cause (a metal) to undergo electrolytic action as the anode of a cell in order to coat with a protective or decorative film
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