electroplating

/ɪˌlɛktroʊpleɪtɪŋ/ /iˌlɛktroʊpleɪtɪŋ/

Meanings

verb

To coat (an object) with a thin layer of metal using electrolysis

Examples :

"The company is electroplating the metal handles of the kitchen cabinets to make them shiny and rust-resistant. "

noun

A process of coating the surfaces of a metal object with a layer of a different metal through electrochemical means, usually to exploit different properties of the materials.

Examples :

"Electroplating is often used to protect metal tools from rust by coating them with a layer of chromium. "

material chemistry technology process industry science

Related Words

properties noun

/ˈpɹɒpətiz/ /ˈpɹɑpɚtiz/

Something that is owned.

"Important types of property include real property (land), personal property (other physical possessions), and intellectual property (rights over artistic creations, inventions, etc.)."

kitchen noun

/ˈkɪt͡ʃən/

A room or area for preparing food.

"My mom spends most of the morning in the kitchen, preparing breakfast for the family. "

electrolysis noun

/ɪlɛkˈtɹɒləsɪs/

The chemical change produced by passing an electric current through a conducting solution or a molten salt.

"The electrolysis of saltwater in the science lab demonstrated how electricity can break down a substance into its elements. "

resistant noun

/rɪˈzɪstənt/ /rəˈzɪstənt/

A person who resists; especially a member of a resistance movement.

"The student was a strong resistant, leading the group in their peaceful protest against the unfair school rules. "

different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

chromium noun

/ˈkɹoʊmi.əm/

A chemical element (symbol Cr) with an atomic number of 24: a steely-grey, lustrous, hard and brittle transition metal.

""The shiny, silver-colored trim on my old car is made of chromium, making it resistant to rust." "

handles noun

/ˈhændəlz/

The part of an object which is (designed to be) held in the hand when used or moved.

"The handles on the suitcase made it easy to carry. "

cabinets noun

/ˈkæbənəts/ /ˈkæbnəts/

A storage closet either separate from, or built into, a wall.

"We keep the plates and cups in the cabinets above the kitchen counter. "

company noun

/ˈkʌmp(ə)ni/ /ˈkʌmpəni/

A team; a group of people who work together professionally.

"The school's student council is a company of dedicated students who organize events. "

surfaces noun

/ˈsɜːrfəsɪz/ /ˈsɜːrfɪsɪz/

The overside or up-side of a flat object such as a table, or of a liquid.

"Option 1 (Focus on table): "The child drew a picture on the surfaces of the wooden table." Option 2 (Focus on liquid): "In the science experiment, bubbles formed on the surfaces of the water." "

process noun

/ˈpɹoʊsɛs/ /ˈpɹəʊsɛs/ /ˈpɹɑsɛs/ /pɹəˈsɛs/

A series of events which produce a result (the product).

"The process of baking a cake involves several steps, from mixing the ingredients to putting it in the oven. "

materials noun

/məˈtɪəɹɪəlz/ /məˈtɪɹi.əlz/

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."