electroplating

Scientific  

/ ĭ-lĕk′trō-plā′tĭng /

1. The process of coating the surface of a conducting material with a metal. During the process, the surface to be covered acts as a cathode in an electrolytic cell, and the metal that is to cover it acts as an anode. Electroplating is usually used to cover a less expensive metal with a more expensive metal, or to cover a corrosive metal with a less corrosive or noncorrosive metal.

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electroplating Cultural  

1. A process whereby a thin coat of metal is applied to a material. The process involves placing the material to be coated in a solution containing ions of the metal and then passing an electric current (see also current) through the system, which causes the ions to adhere to the material.

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Example Sentences

They were treated with an electroplating process that fused a copper coating onto the forms, which were finished in bronze.

From New York Times

The process is similar to electroplating a kitchen faucet.

From Los Angeles Times

Sodium cyanide is a white powder that’s used commercially for fumigation, electroplating and chemical manufacturing.

From Washington Times

For example, during the electroplating process used to create the circuit boards, the company’s ethically-sourced gold is mixed in with gold from other sources.

From The Verge

Technological advancements, like display technology that’s as thin as aluminum foil and a frame that’s been crafted using a process known as structural electroplating, also help reduce the Oasis’ width.

From Time