Plating (Noun)
Meaning 1
A thin coating of metal deposited on a surface.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
The application of a thin coat of metal (as by electrolysis).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The jewelry maker used a process of plating to apply a thin layer of gold to the silver necklace.
- The plating on the old car's chrome bumper was starting to wear off, revealing the underlying metal.
- The company specialized in plating electronic components with a thin layer of copper to improve conductivity.
- The plating process involved submerging the metal object in a bath of electrolyte solution and passing an electric current through it.
- The artist used a technique of plating to create intricate designs on the surface of the metal sculpture.