elec·tro·plate I. \-ˌplāt\noun Etymology:electr- + plate, n. : something electroplated; specifically: electrotype I 1 II. transitive verb 1.: to plate with an adherent continuous coating by electrodeposition; especially: to plate (a metal or metal-coated or graphite-coated nonmetal serving as cathode during the electrolysis) with a metal < electroplate a wax recording disc > — compare electroform 2.: electrotype