adjective
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covered with an outer layer, film, etc
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(of paper) having a coating of a mineral, esp china clay, to provide a very smooth surface
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(of textiles) having been given a plastic or other surface
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photog optics another word for bloomed
Other Word Forms
- multicoated adjective
- uncoated adjective
- well-coated adjective
Etymology
Origin of coated
Example Sentences
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Using a sifter, sprinkle two cups of powdered sugar onto the coated cereal and mix once again.
From Salon
The sulfide ores that stopped the previous miners are piled there after they have been crushed then coated with bacteria and acid, which separates the copper from the rest of the rock.
Matthews’s team ran through 10 variations before settling on one coated in seasoning and dipped in nacho cheese sauce.
Rich, buttery pears can be enjoyed straight off the skillet, coated in a light dusting of ground cinnamon, or topped with a dollop of ice cream or whipped cream.
From Salon
In recent years, the Navy has recovered radioactive objects, including dials and deck markers coated with paint containing Radium isotopes to provide a glow-in-the-dark effect.
From Los Angeles Times
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