1. A thin coating of metal deposited on a surface
   - metal plating 
2. The application of a thin coat of metal (as by electrolysis)

1. Coat with a layer of metal
   "plate spoons with silver"

Derived forms: platings

See also: plater

Type of: application, coat, coating, covering, surface

Encyclopedia: Plate Plate, Germany

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