electroplating
ɪˈlɛktroʊˌpleɪtɪŋ
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Definition of electroplating - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

metal coatingTECH.method of covering metal with another metal using electricityTECH.
  • Electroplating gives jewelry a shiny gold finish.
electrocoating electrodeposition

Adjective

manufacturingTECH.related to coating metal with another metalTECH.
  • The electroplating process requires careful handling of chemicals.
galvanizing
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Origin of electroplating

Greek, elektron (amber) + platina (silver)

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toxic chemical
very poisonous chemical used in mining, electroplating, and photography
printing technology
metal printing plate made by electroplating
printing
create a duplicate printing plate using electroplating

Examples of electroplating in a sentence

  • They used electroplating to coat the car's trim.
  • Electroplating techniques improve metal durability.
  • The electroplating industry has advanced significantly.

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  1. French:galvanoplastie, électrodéposé, ...
  2. German:Galvanisierung, galvanisch, ...
  3. Italian:elettrodeposizione, per l'elettrodeposizione, ...
  4. Spanish:galvanoplastia, galvánico, ...
  5. Portuguese:eletrodeposição, revestimento metálico, ...
  6. Chinese:电镀, 电镀的, ...
  7. Japanese:電気めっき, 電気めっきの, ...
  8. Arabic:الطَلاءُ الكَهْرَبائِيُّ, مَطْلِيّ كَهْرَبَائِيًّا, ...
  9. Hebrew:אֶלֶקְטְרוֹפְּלֵייטִינְג, שֶׁל צִפּוּי חַשְׁמַלִּי, ...
  10. Russian:гальваническое покрытие, гальванический, ...
  11. Ukrainian:електропланування, гальванічний, ...
  12. Hindi:इलेक्ट्रोप्लेटिंग, धातु-लेपन, ...
electroplate
ɪˈlɛktrəʊpleɪt

Definition of electroplate - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
metal coatingTECH.coat an object with metal using electrolysisTECH.
  • They electroplate jewelry to give it a shiny finish.

Noun, plural

1.
manufacturingDatedthin metal layer added by electricityDated
  • The electroplate on the jewelry made it shine beautifully.
coating plating
2.
metalworkDatedobjects coated with metal using electricityDated
  • The museum displayed various electroplate from the 19th century.
coated covered plated
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Origin of electroplate

Greek, elektron (amber) + plate (flat sheet)

Examples of electroplate in a sentence

  • They electroplate cutlery to prevent rusting.
  • The electroplate protects the connector from corrosion.
  • A worn electroplate exposed the metal beneath.
  • The antique shop sold beautiful electroplate.
  • Collectors value rare electroplate highly.

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  1. French:plaquer, électrodéposition, ...
  2. German:galvanisieren, Galvanisierung, ...
  3. Italian:placcare, elettroplaccatura, ...
  4. Spanish:galvanizar, electrochapado, ...
  5. Portuguese:eletrogalvanizar, eletrodeposição, ...
  6. Chinese:电镀, 电镀层, ...
  7. Japanese:電気メッキを施す, 電気めっき, ...
  8. Arabic:طَلى بالكَهْرَباء, طبقة معدنية, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַשְׁרִישׁ מַתֶּכֶת, צִפּוּי אֵלֶקְטְרוֹלִיטִי, ...
  10. Russian:покрывать, электропокрытие, ...
  11. Ukrainian:гальванізувати, електропокриття, ...
  12. Hindi:इलेक्ट्रोप्लेट करना, इलेक्ट्रोप्लेट, ...
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