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Silbern eloxiert

English translation: anodised

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German term or phrase:eloxiert
English translation:anodised
Entered by: Thijs van Dorssen

12:42 Dec 11, 2001
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Automotive / Cars & Trucks / Automotive
German term or phrase: Silbern eloxiert
Car parts manufacturers catalogue/website.

Silbern eloxiert, eloxieren, as opposed to chrome.

Example from the website: Handbrake sleeve Form A, Rillen (Silbern eloxiert)

I know that the word comes from Eloxal, ELektrisch OXidiertes ALuminium. But how do I say it in english?

Tnx in advance
Thijs van Dorssen
silver anodised
Explanation:
silver anodised.
HTH
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pschmitt
Local time: 05:53
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That rings a bell. Anodised is the word. Thank you very much, both of you. Uschi, no points this time but I will send you a Christmas present with a separate mail. (better than points) :o)

Thanks again and regards
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Summary of answers provided
4 +1silver anodised
pschmitt
5natural anodized or anodized
Lori Dendy-Molz
4silver eloxised
Uschi (Ursula) Walke


  

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silver anodised


Explanation:
silver anodised.
HTH

pschmitt
Local time: 05:53
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
That rings a bell. Anodised is the word. Thank you very much, both of you. Uschi, no points this time but I will send you a Christmas present with a separate mail. (better than points) :o)

Thanks again and regards

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agree  Sven Petersson: Perfect!
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silver eloxised


Explanation:
from 'Armbanduhrenwörterbuch':

eloxiert = eloxised, anodized

my reference is not very automotive, but ...


    Reference: http://www.timedesign.de/info/dictionary.html
Uschi (Ursula) Walke
Local time: 14:53
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
natural anodized or anodized


Explanation:
The reason is that aluminium is originally silver in colour. Normally, before the anodizing an etching is done to get the material prepared and to give the material a certain matt appearance. The German specific term for that is E6 EV1, E6 refers to the surface preparation etching, EV1 clear anodizing.

Lori Dendy-Molz
Germany
Local time: 06:53
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Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 49
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