The Collaborative International Dictionary
Aluminize \A*lu"mi*nize\ ([.a]*l[=u]*m[i^]*n[imac]z), v. t. To treat or impregnate with alum; to alum.
Wiktionary
vb. (alternative spelling of aluminise English)
WordNet
v. cover with aluminum [syn: aluminise]
Usage examples of "aluminize".
When the Kingfish got to within twenty miles, every ship in the formation began to fire off chaff rockets, which filled the air with millions of aluminized Mylar fragments that fluttered on the air, creating dozens of new targets for the missiles to select from.
To insulate the human body from extreme temperatures ranging from -250 to 250 degrees Fahrenheit and to maintain pressure against the vacuum of space, the suit was constructed of multiple layers of aluminized Mylar insulation, nylon ripstop, an Ortho-fabric cover, and a pressure-garment bladder.
Kinsman went slowly, step by step, trying to make certain he didn't puncture the aluminized fabric of his suit.
The modern aluminized siding had returned, replacing the logs, and the roof was once more neat asphalt shingles instead of whatever it had been before (sod, he thought).
There are alternatives to silvering, such as aluminizing, but I don't expect them to be duplicated within the near term in the 1632 universe.