electroplate

verb, noun — 3 senses

electroplate

verb

Etymology From electro- + plate.

1

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

  • Near-synonym: electrodeposit
Derived terms
electroplatable, electroplater

electroplate

noun

Etymology From electro- + plate.

1

Electroplated objects.

2

The layer of metal deposited in the course of electroplating.

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