Metal Plating (Noun)
Meaning
A thin coating of metal deposited on a surface.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The jewelry maker applied a layer of metal plating to the copper pendant to give it a silver appearance.
- The car's chrome bumper was actually made of plastic with a thin layer of metal plating to give it a shiny finish.
- The process of electroplating involves depositing a thin layer of metal plating onto a conductive surface.
- The metal plating on the old faucet had worn off in several places, revealing the brass underneath.
- The manufacturer used a metal plating process to give the plastic parts a metallic look and feel.