calorized

/ˈkæləraɪzd/
adjective
  1. Describing a metal that has been coated with aluminum through the calorizing process to improve its resistance to heat and corrosion.
    • They used calorized iron for the exhaust system to prevent rust.
    • The calorized surface of the pipe showed no signs of oxidation after years of use.
    • The calorized steel beams lasted much longer in the industrial furnace.
verb
  1. Past tense of calorize: coated a metal with aluminum by heating it in contact with aluminum powder.
    • The technician calorized the metal sheets before installing them in the reactor.
    • They calorized the iron parts to extend their lifespan in the corrosive environment.
    • Last year, the company calorized all its high-temperature equipment.
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