metalliccoating
nounUK /məˈtæl.ɪk ˈkəʊ.tɪŋ/
US /məˈtæl.ɪk ˈkoʊ.tɪŋ/
A thin layer of metal paint that makes things shiny.
The toy car has a metallic coating that sparkles in the sun.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A protective metal layer put on objects to stop rust.
The gate's metallic coating keeps it from rusting in the rain.
3. A shiny surface added to paper or plastic for decoration.
The birthday card had a metallic coating on the stars.
4. A process of covering something with a thin metal film.
The factory uses metallic coating to make phone cases look silver.