rhodanize
rhodanize verb: to coat (silverware) with a thin rhodium layer to prevent tarnishing.
Verb
rhodanize (third-person singular simple present rhodanizes, present participle rhodanizing, simple past and past participle rhodanized)
- To coat (silverware) with a thin rhodium layer to prevent tarnishing.
- Department stores are offering to Rhodanize the family silver for a nominal fee. This means applying a thin coating of rhodium electrolytically, which prevents tarnishing.1935 February 9, “New products”, in Business Week, number 284, New York: McGraw-Hill Publishing Company, page 29
Forms of rhodanize
| third-person singular present | rhodanizes |
|---|---|
| present participle | rhodanizing |
| past participle | rhodanized |
| past | rhodanized |
Questions about rhodanize
- What does rhodanize mean?
- Rhodanize means to coat (silverware) with a thin rhodium layer to prevent tarnishing.
- What part of speech is rhodanize?
- Rhodanize is a verb.
- What is the past tense of rhodanize?
- The past tense of rhodanize is rhodanized.
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