Plating — describes surface covering where a metal is deposited on a conductive surface. Plating has been done for hundreds of years, but it is also critical for modern technology. Plating is used to decorate objects, for corrosion inhibition, to improve… … Wikipedia
plating — [plāt′iŋ] n. 1. the act or process of a person or thing that plates 2. an external layer of metal plates 3. a thin coating of gold, silver, tin, etc … English World dictionary
plating — /play ting/, n. 1. a thin coating of gold, silver, etc. 2. an external layer of metal plates. 3. the act of a person or thing that plates. [1535 45; PLATE1 + ING1] * * * Coating a metal or other material, such as plastic or china, with a hard,… … Universalium
plating — [[t]ple͟ɪtɪŋ[/t]] N UNCOUNT Plating is a thin layer of metal on something, or a covering of metal plates. The tanker began spilling oil the moment her outer plating ruptured … English dictionary
plating — plat|ing [ˈpleıtıŋ] n [U] a thin layer of metal that covers another metal surface ▪ gold plating … Dictionary of contemporary English
plating — noun (U) a thin layer of metal that covers another metal surface: gold plating … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
plating — plat|ing [ pleıtıŋ ] noun singular or uncount a thin layer of metal, especially silver or gold, that covers a metal object … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
plating — plat·ing || pleɪtɪŋ n. thin covering, coating; thin plate, sheeting pleɪt n. flat dish for serving food; portion; dishes; covering, coating; board; name plate, small board inscribed with a name v. cover with a thin layer of metal, coat with… … English contemporary dictionary
plating — UK [ˈpleɪtɪŋ] / US noun [singular/uncountable] a thin layer of metal, especially silver or gold, that covers a metal object … English dictionary
plating — plat•ing [[t]ˈpleɪ tɪŋ[/t]] n. 1) mel a thin coating of gold, silver, etc 2) mel an external layer of metal plates • Etymology: 1535–45 … From formal English to slang