plating

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a thin coating of metal deposited on a surface
  2. noun the application of a thin coat of metal (as by electrolysis)
  3. verb coat with a layer of metal

Etymology

From plate + -ing.

In classic literature

Synonyms

metal plating

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