siliconize

siliconize
\\ˈsilə̇kəˌnīz\ transitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: silicon + -ize
1. : to combine or impregnate with silicon; specifically : to treat (a metal) with silicon or a silicon compound to form a protective surface alloy

siliconize steel

2. : to treat or coat (as a lens) with a silicone

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • siliconize — sil·i·con·ize .īz vt, ized; iz·ing to provide with a silicone surface <siliconize hypodermic needles to reduce friction> …   Medical dictionary

  • siliconize — verb to treat, or coat something with silicone …   Wiktionary

  • siliconize — sil·i·con·ize …   English syllables

  • silicone — [ sɪlɪkəʊn] noun a durable synthetic resin with a structure based on chains of silicon and oxygen atoms with organic side chains. verb treat with a silicone. Derivatives siliconize or siliconise verb siliconized or siliconised adjective …   English new terms dictionary

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