Electroplate (Verb)
Meaning
Coat with metal by electrolysis; "electroplate the watch".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- They electroplate the parts with copper to prevent corrosion and increase their conductivity.
- To give it a luxurious appearance, the frame will be electroplated with a layer of gold.
- The company used a nickel electroplating process to protect the underlying metal from damage.
- The mechanic decided to electroplate the rusty parts with a thin layer of zinc to restore their original condition.
- Metal components must be electroplated with chromium to increase their resistance to wear and corrosion.