adjective
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covered with an outer layer, film, etc
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(of paper) having a coating of a mineral, esp china clay, to provide a very smooth surface
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(of textiles) having been given a plastic or other surface
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photog optics another word for bloomed
Other Word Forms
- multicoated adjective
- uncoated adjective
- well-coated adjective
Etymology
Origin of coated
Example Sentences
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The capsule itself is made of gelatin coated with cellulose and either molybdenum or tungsten, which prevents any RF signal from being emitted before the pill is swallowed.
From Science Daily
To protect the devices from chemical reactions with cesium, the waveguides are coated with a protective layer.
From Science Daily
A deal would give it BlueScope’s North Star steel mill in Delta, Ohio, as well as some building and coated products businesses in North America.
Most turkeys, however, would have their feet coated in a protective layer of hot tar and sand.
From BBC
Using a sifter, sprinkle two cups of powdered sugar onto the coated cereal and mix once again.
From Salon
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