rhodanizing

Verb

rhodanize (third-person singular simple present rhodanizes, present participle rhodanizing, simple past and past participle rhodanized)

1. (transitive) 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