plating

/ˈpleɪdɪŋ/
/ˈpleɪtɪŋ/
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Other forms: platings

Definitions of plating
  1. noun
    the application of a thin coat of metal (as by electrolysis)
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    type of:
    application, coating, covering
    the work of applying something
  2. noun
    a thin coating of metal deposited on a surface
    synonyms: metal plating
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    types:
    gold plate
    a thin plating of gold on something
    silver plate
    a thin layer of silver deposited on something
    type of:
    coat, coating
    a thin layer covering something
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