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electroless plating

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[ih-lek-troh-lis] / ɪˈlɛk troʊ lɪs /

noun

  1. a technique of plating metal by chemical rather than electrical means, in which the piece to be plated is immersed in a reducing agent that, when catalyzed by certain materials, changes metal ions to metal that forms a deposit on the piece.


Etymology

Origin of electroless plating

electro- + -less


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To finish the quadrupole, the researchers used a technique called electroless plating to coat the rods with a thin metal film, which makes them electrically conductive.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 4, 2024

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