parkerizing

 
Pronunciation: /ˈpɑːkərʌɪzɪŋ/
(also parkerising)

noun

[mass noun] ( trademark in the US)
  • a process for rustproofing iron or steel by brief immersion in a hot acidic solution of a metal phosphate.

Derivatives

parkerized

adjective ( trademark)

Origin:

1920s: from Parker Rust-Proof Company of America (which introduced the process) + -ize + -ing1