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electroplate

elect·rop·late

US/ˌɪˈlɛktrʌˌpleɪt/ uncommon
noun (1) verb (1)

noun

1.

any artifact that has been plated with a thin coat of metal by electrolysis

verb

1.

coat with metal by electrolysis

  • “electroplate the watch”

Origin

From electro- + plate.

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