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calo·rize (kalə 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

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  7. calmodulin
  8. calmness
  9. calmly
  10. calmative
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