sherardize

 
Pronunciation: /ˈʃɛrədʌɪz/
(also sherardise)

verb

[with object]
  • coat (iron or steel) with zinc by heating it in contact with zinc dust: (as adjective sherardized) special galvanized or sherardized nails are available

Origin:

early 20th century: from the name of Sherard Cowper-Coles (1867–1936), English inventor, + -ize