Electroplating

Pronunciation: /ɪˌlɛk·troʊˈpleɪ·tɪŋ/

Definitions of electroplating

noun a process of coating a metal object with a thin layer of another metal by electrolysis

Example Sentences

A1 Electroplating is a process of coating a metal object with a thin layer of another metal.

A2 I learned about electroplating in my science class.

B1 The jewelry was given an electroplating of gold to enhance its appearance.

B2 The workshop offers a course on advanced electroplating techniques.

C1 The company specializes in providing high-quality electroplating services for industrial applications.

C2 The research paper delves into the chemical processes involved in electroplating technology.

Examples of electroplating in a Sentence

formal Electroplating is a process of coating an object with a thin layer of metal using an electric current.

informal I learned how to do electroplating in my chemistry class.

slang Some people call electroplating 'metal plating'.

figurative His kindness acted as a form of electroplating, adding a layer of warmth to the cold situation.

Grammatical Forms of electroplating

• past tense: electroplated
• plural: electroplatings
• comparative: more electroplated
• superlative: most electroplated
• present tense: electroplates
• future tense: will electroplate
• perfect tense: has electroplated
• continuous tense: is electroplating
• singular: electroplating
• positive degree: electroplating
• infinitive: to electroplate
• gerund: electroplating
• participle: electroplating

Origin and Evolution of electroplating

First Known Use: 1840 year

Language of Origin: Greek and English

Story behind the word: The word 'electroplating' originated from the combination of the Greek word 'elektron' meaning amber (which has the property of attracting small objects when rubbed) and the word 'plating' meaning to coat with a thin layer of metal.

Evolution of the word: The term 'electroplating' was first used in the 19th century to describe the process of coating a metal object with a thin layer of another metal using electricity. Over time, the word has become widely used in the manufacturing industry to refer to the process of electrochemically depositing a metal coating on a surface for decorative or functional purposes.