Anodized vs Apodized - What's the difference?

As verbs the difference between anodized and apodized

is that anodized is past tense of anodize while apodized is past tense of apodize.

is of a metal object: having a surface layer of oxide, for decoration or protection, and formed via an electrolytic process.

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(anodize)

(en adjective)

Of a metal object: having a surface layer of oxide, for decoration or protection, and formed via an electrolytic process.

This deluxe machine features anodized aluminum handles on all adjusting levers.

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(apodize)

(mathematics) to remove or smooth a sharp discontinuity in a mathematical function