electroplating

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English

Definitions

verb

To coat (an object) with a thin layer of metal using electrolysis

noun

A process of coating the surfaces of a metal object with a layer of a different metal through electrochemical means, usually to exploit different properties of the materials.

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Synonyms

electroforming plating electrometallurgy electrocoating electroformation electrodeposition platinization electroetching electrotinning electrocrystallization electrooxidation galvanoplasty barrel plating electrotypy electrowinning acierage

Rhymes

titillating captivating grating deprecating invigorating excruciating exhilarating fascinating exasperating stimulating

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