Synonyms

electroplate

American

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

verb (used with object)

electroplated, electroplating

to plate or coat with a metal by electrolysis.

noun

electroplated articles or ware.

electroplate British

/ ɪˈlɛktrəʊˌpleɪt /

verb

(tr) to plate (an object) by electrolysis

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noun

electroplated articles collectively, esp when plated with silver

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adjective

coated with metal by electrolysis; electroplated

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

electroplater

noun

Etymology

Origin of electroplate

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

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