siliconize verb trans. ['sɪlɪk(ǝ)nʌɪz] Also siliconise. L19.
[from SILICON, SILICONE + -IZE.]
1. Cause to combine with silicon or one of its compounds; esp. impregnate the surface of (a metal) with a protective coating of silicon. L19.

2. = SILICONE verb. Chiefly as siliconized ppl adjective. M20.

■ siliconi'zation noun E20.

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