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
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Example Sentences
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The crispy fried tofu, coated in a sweet-and-spicy sauce, is another must-order.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
Across Nigeria's oil-rich southern Niger Delta, decades of oil spills have left a landscape deeply scarred, with wetlands increasingly coated in crude and contaminated sediment.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
When the Eaton fire burned through Altadena’s historic neighborhoods, it destroyed many homes that were coated in toxic lead paint.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
Titanium parts coated with precious metals such as gold or platinum are expensive, while stainless steel is far more economical.
From Science Daily • May 10, 2026
She set her finger on its edge, and lacy frost spirals coated the pot.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
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