plating

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noun

plat·​ing ˈplā-tiŋ How to pronounce plating (audio)
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1
: the act or process of plating
2
a
: a coating of metal plates
b
: a thin coating of metal

plating

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present participle of plate entry 2

Examples of plating in a Sentence

Noun spoons covered in silver plating
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Built on a 1953 Cadillac Series 62 chassis, fit with a 331 ci V-8, this all-aluminum two-seater features a retractable hardtop, a wraparound windshield, a Lucite steering wheel, and Liberace levels of gold-plating. — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2026 This simulated fast charging across various electrode thicknesses, porosities, and binder distributions to map lithium-ion movement, pinpoint lithium plating, and isolate structural stress. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2026 After years of gold vermeil, gold plating and mixed-metal experimentation, solid gold is having another moment, and this time, small independent brands are helping drive the resurgence. — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 Drop the slices into a bowl of ice water to keep them crisp and curled until plating time. — ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for plating

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of plating was in the 15th century

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“Plating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plating. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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Kids Definition

plating

noun
plat·​ing
ˈplāt-iŋ
1
: the act or process of covering especially with metal plate
2
: a coating of metal plates or plate
armor plating
the plating wore off the spoons

Medical Definition

plating

noun
plat·​ing ˈplāt-iŋ How to pronounce plating (audio)
1
: the spreading of a sample of cells or microorganisms on a nutrient medium in a petri dish
2
: the immobilization of a fractured bone by securing a metal plate to it

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