electroplate

American  

[ih-lek-truh-pleyt] / ɪˈlɛk trəˌpleɪt /

verb (used with object)

electroplated, electroplating

1. to plate or coat with a metal by electrolysis.

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noun

1. electroplated articles or ware.

electroplate British  

/ ɪˈlɛktrəʊˌpleɪt /

verb

1. (tr) to plate (an object) by electrolysis

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noun

1. electroplated articles collectively, esp when plated with silver

adjective

1. coated with metal by electrolysis; electroplated

Other Word Forms

• electroplater noun

Etymology

Origin of electroplate

First recorded in 1860–65; electro- + plate ¹

Example Sentences

These numerous little holes present a difficult surface for making a good wax mold when an electroplate is made for printing.

From Type Typographic Technical Series for Apprentices #1 by Stewart, A. A.

He missed the companionship of kindred spirits, and sometimes his memory would play truant, recalling the pleasant glitter of sterling silver and conversational electroplate which accompanied his former London dinner-parties.

From The Parts Men Play by Baxter, Arthur Beverley

There are oil paintings on the walls; there is an immense amount of the most expensive electroplate on the dinner table; the toilet accessories in the guest chambers are 'elegant' and recherché.

From Hodge and His Masters by Jefferies, Richard

A metallic surface which it is intended to electroplate must, as has been mentioned, be scrupulously clean.

From On Laboratory Arts by Threlfall, Richard

It was not great oratory after all; it was not true oratory of any kind; but it was a splendid imitation of the real thing—the finest electroplate anywhere to be found.

From Modern Leaders: Being a Series of Biographical Sketches by McCarthy, Justin