coating
noun
a layer of any substance spread over a surface.
coatings
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pluralof coating.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Such clothing contains antimicrobial coatings to suppress odor-causing bacteria.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
The researchers hope the discovery, published in the journal Nature, will help scientists develop more effective and longer-lasting coatings.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 10, 2026
Individual powder granules are measured in micrometres, the coatings in nanometres - they are applied using a technique known as atomic layer deposition.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
Along with friction and chemical reactions, tiny electrical discharges from charged droplets may also play a role in how coatings break down over time.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 10, 2026
He went on past street lamps covered with thick coatings of snow, gleaming like huge frosted moons above his head.
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
