What is another word for metalize?
Pronunciation: [mˌɛtəlˈa͡ɪz] (IPA) 
Metalize is an uncommon verb that means to coat or cover with metal. Some synonyms for metalize include metallize, plate, gild, silver, and bronze. Metallize and metalize are used interchangeably in English, and both refer to the process of coating a non-metallic object with a metallic layer. Plating is a more general term that encompasses coating something in any type of material, but in the case of metalizing, it predominantly refers to applying a metal layer. Gilding typically refers to coating an object with a thin layer of gold, while silvering and bronzing are more specific terms referring to coating with silver or bronze, respectively.
