calorized aluminum coating

  • 1calorized — v. produce a protective coating of aluminum and aluminum iron alloys on iron or steel …

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  • 2calorize — [kal′ə rīz΄] vt. calorized, calorizing [L calor (see CALORIE) + IZE] 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… …

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  • 3calorize — ˈkaləˌrīz transitive verb ( ed/ ing/ s) Etymology: Latin calor + English ize : to treat by a process for coating metal (as iron or steel) with aluminum in which the metal is heated in a reducing atmosphere in a closed retort with a mixture… …

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