Definition of ELECTROPLATE

electroplate

Meanings

Plural: electroplates

Noun

  • any artifact that has been plated with a thin coat of metal by electrolysis
  • Electroplated objects.
  • The layer of metal deposited in the course of electroplating.

Verb

  • coat with metal by electrolysis
    • "electroplate the watch"
  • To coat (an object) with a thin layer of metal using electrolysis.

Origin / Etymology

From electro- + plate.

Scrabble Score: 16

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Words With Friends Score: 20

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