metallize

verb (used with object), met·al·lized, met·al·liz·ing.

1. metalize.

verb (used with object), met·al·ized, met·al·iz·ing.

1. to make metallic; give the characteristics of metal to.
2. to cover or coat (a metal or nonmetal object or structure) with metal.

verb

1. (tr) to make metallic or to coat or treat with metal