anodized

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adjective

Of a metal object: having a surface layer of oxide, for decoration or protection, and formed via an electrolytic process.

“This deluxe machine features anodized aluminum handles on all adjusting levers.”

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastsimple past and past participle of anodize
adjectiveanodized (comparative more anodized, superlative most anodized)

comparative more anodized · superlative most anodized · alternative anodised

  1. Of a metal object: having a surface layer of oxide, for decoration or protection, and formed via an electrolytic process.

    This deluxe machine features anodized aluminum handles on all adjusting levers.

    1 more example

    (Clango): What is it like having an inferior thought process? (Maura): You know there are nicer ways to phrase that question, my anodized chum.

    2000, Richard Stevens, Diesel Sweeties (webcomic)

Translations

Portuguese anodizado
  • anodizadohaving a surface layer of oxide formed by an electrolytic process
Swedish anodiserad
  • anodiseradhaving a surface layer of oxide formed by an electrolytic process
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APA

anodized. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/anodized

MLA

“anodized.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/anodized. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “anodized,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/anodized.

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