alodyne

English

Etymology

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Noun

alodyne (uncountable)

1. A chromic acid conversion process that leaves a corrosion-resistant film on aluminum surfaces.
   • 1996. The Do-It-Yourself 747[1]:

     Flush the alodyne off with tap water, let dry.

   • 2011, Shu T. Lai, Fundamentals of Spacecraft Charging:

     Examples of partially conducting paints are zinc ortho-titanate, alodyne, and indium oxide.

Anagrams

• Doylean