metalcoating
nounUK /ˈmɛtəlˌkəʊtɪŋ/
US /ˈmɛtəlˌkoʊtɪŋ/
A metalcoating is a thin layer of metal put on top of something to protect it or make it look nice.
The factory added a metalcoating to the steel pipes so they would not rust.
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2. The process of applying a layer of metal to a surface.
Metalcoating is done in a special tank using electricity.
3. A shop or business that puts metal layers on objects.
We sent the old car parts to a metalcoating to get them shiny again.
4. A shiny metal-like paint or spray used on surfaces.
He used a metalcoating spray to make the plastic toy look like real silver.