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Meaning of electroplate
The primary meaning of the word "electroplate" is to coat a metal object with a thin layer of another metal using an electric current.
Etymology of electroplate
The word "electroplate" originated in the mid-19th century, derived from the words "electro-" (relating to electricity) and "plate" (a flat, thin piece of metal)
The term refers to the process of using an electric current to deposit a thin layer of metal onto a conductive surface, which was first developed in the 1830s
Synonyms
plate
coat
cover
deposit
layer
gild
silver
nickel
chrome
anodize
enamel
galvanize
metallize
clad
sheathe
overlay
laminate
veneer
finish
treat
process
electrodeposit
ionize
oxidize
reduce
copper
bronze
gold
silverplate
rhodium
platinum
palladium
metalize
alloy
fuse
weld
solder
braze
deposit
precipitate
Definitions
- To coat or cover (a metal object) with a thin layer of another metal, typically by an electrochemical process
- * A layer of metal deposited on a surface by an electrochemical process
Usage Examples
- The company electroplates metal parts with a thin layer of chrome to give them a corrosion-resistant finish
- * The artist used electroplating to create intricate, detailed designs on the surface of the metal sculpture