electroplate

🇺🇸 /ɪˈlektrəpleɪt/ 🇬🇧 /ɪˈlektrəpleɪt/
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Tags RARE
verb
R

To apply a thin layer of metal to something by using electricity.

The company decided to electroplate the jewelry to give it a shiny gold appearance.

translation

v. To apply a thin layer of metal to something by using electricity.

Word Forms

3rd Present electroplates
Past electroplated
Perfect electroplated
Progressive electroplating