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plating

1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for plating, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A thin protective or decorative coating of metal applied to another surface.

Synonyms

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

metal plating

How to use plating

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

gold plating armor plating food plating

Etymology

From plate plus the suffix -ing.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “plating” mean?

The word “plating” means a thin protective or decorative coating of metal applied to another surface. In plain terms, a thin metal coating, or the art of arranging food attractively on a plate.

How do you pronounce “plating”?

“Plating” is pronounced PLAY-tihng (/ˈpleɪtɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “plating” in a sentence?

Here is “plating” used in a sentence: “The plating on the old spoon had worn away, showing the base metal underneath.”

What part of speech is “plating”?

“Plating” is a noun.

Is “plating” a common word?

“Plating” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “plating” have?

“Plating” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a thin protective or decorative coating of metal applied to another surface.

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