Metal Finishing Terminology

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

  • Electroplating is a process of coating an object with a thin layer of metal using an electric current.
  • I learned how to do electroplating in my chemistry class.
  • Some people call electroplating 'metal plating'.
  • His kindness acted as a form of electroplating, adding a layer of warmth to the cold situation.