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calo·rize (kal′ə rīz′)

transitive verb -·rized′, -·riz′·ing

Metallurgy to coat (steel) with aluminum by heating in a closed retort containing aluminum powder: the aluminum alloys with the steel surface and forms a protective coating against oxidation

Etymology: L calor (see calorie) + -ize

Browse dictionary entries near calorize

  1. ‹ calorimetry
  2. ‹ calorimeter
  3. ‹ calorific
  4. ‹ calorie
  5. ‹ caloric
  6. ‹ calomel
  7. ‹ calmodulin
  8. ‹ calmness
  9. ‹ calmly
  10. ‹ calmative
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