armor plating
- a variation of armor plate.
Example Sentences
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A by-product of uranium enrichment, depleted uranium is used for ammunition because its extreme density gives rounds the ability to easily penetrate armor plating and self-ignite in a searing cloud of dust and metal.
From Reuters ● Sep. 1, 2023
It has been designated a national historic landmark, has two escape hatches plus nickel-steel armor plating, and bulletproof glass.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 8, 2020
The plant had specialized in armor plating for warships and submarines since before the second world war.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 9, 2018
Ross said aluminum was a national security interest because the metal in its high-purity form is used in military planes such as the F-35 and F-18, plus armor plating for military vehicles and combat vessels.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 26, 2017
It was a double-decker, with armor plating, bulletproof windows, and solar panels on the roof.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
