noun
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a layer or film spread over a surface for protection or decoration
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a heavy fabric suitable for coats
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dialect a severe rebuke; ticking-off
Etymology
Origin of coating
Example Sentences
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The olive oil and balsamic meld everything into a glossy, lightly slick coating, while the oranges lend an unexpected pop of perfume that makes each bite feel simultaneously grounded and electric.
From Salon
Nestle now describes the treats as being "encased in a smooth milk chocolate flavour coating" rather than being covered in milk chocolate.
From BBC
These ceramics contain five or more metals and are being explored for uses in energy storage, electronic devices and protective coatings.
From Science Daily
In this process, the outer soft tissues of the animal were preserved as a delicate clay coating that settled over the skeleton after burial, forming a mask less than 1/100th of an inch thick.
From Science Daily
For chicken nuggets, tortilla-based masa and jalapeño buttermilk coatings were the key.
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