Home › Words › B › bakelizebakelizebakelize means to coat with Bakelite.Among words judged in Lexicurio's Arena, bakelize ranks #33,883 of 42,762 for Qualifying.EtymologyFrom Bakelite + -ize.verbTo coat with Bakelite.Definitions & examples from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 3.0).Words closest in meaningBy meaning, not spelling — each word's AI semantic fingerprint, nearest first.bakelization 71% match — The process of bakelizing. vs bakelize →porcelainize 58% match — To bake like porcelain. vs bakelize →belock 57% match — To lock up or lock in place; hold tight; fasten. vs bakelize →baalize 56% match — To convert to Baalism. vs bakelize →shellacked 56% match — Coated in shellac. vs bakelize →nickelize 56% match — To cover with nickel. vs bakelize →berberize 55% match — To make Berber; to give Berber traits to. vs bakelize →asbestos 55% match — Any of several fibrous mineral forms of magnesium silicate, used for fireproofing, electrical insulation, building materials, brake linings, chemical filters, suits, fireman's gloves, etc. vs bakelize →