coating
Thin protective film
A coating is a layer of material applied to cover a surface—paint on walls, chocolate on candy, wax on a car.
The term emphasizes the thinness and evenness of the layer: a protective coating, a coating of dust.
To coat something is to apply such a layer: The pills are coated with a smooth finish.
Colored coating substance
- varnishLiquid that dries glossy
- primerPreparatory coat or guide
- sealerCoating preventing moisture penetration
- lacquerGlossy protective coating
enamel · shellac · basecoat · gesso · resin · epoxy · polyurethane · acrylic
Uncooked cake mixture
- breadingCoating food before frying
- crumbSmall broken-off piece
- tempuraJapanese battered fried food
- pankoAiry Japanese coating flakes
flour · cornmeal · glaze · icing · frosting · fondant · ganache · chocolate
Shine or annotation
- matteNon-reflective surface finish
- satinGlossy-surfaced woven cloth
- sheenSoft surface luster
- eggshellBrittle ovum casing
semi-gloss · lustre · patina · polish · buffed · brushed · textured · smooth
Impervious to moisture
- rustproofResistant to oxidation
- fireproofUnable to ignite
- weatherproofResistant to outdoor elements
- corrosion-resistantWithstands oxidation and decay
scratch-resistant · UV-resistant · shatterproof · impact-resistant · non-stick · antimicrobial · anti-corrosive · sealant
Surface metal application
- galvanizingSpurring into sudden action
- anodizingElectrolytic metal surface treatment
- electroplatingElectrically depositing metal layers
- nickel-platingDepositing protective metal layer
tinning · gilding · silvering · metallizing
Resistance to wear
- adhesionState of clinging fast
- hardnessResistance to penetration
- toughnessResilient durability under strain
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
hydrophobic · oleophobic · self-cleaning · lubrication · colorfastness · porosity · viscosity · coverage
paint
Colored coating substance
- varnishLiquid that dries glossy
- primerPreparatory coat or guide
- sealerCoating preventing moisture penetration
lacquer · enamel · shellac · basecoat · gesso · resin · epoxy · polyurethane · acrylic · latex
batter
Uncooked cake mixture
panko · flour · cornmeal · glaze · icing · frosting · fondant · ganache · chocolate · caramel
gloss
Shine or annotation
eggshell · semi-gloss · lustre · patina · polish · buffed · brushed · textured · smooth · frosted
waterproof
Impervious to moisture
- rustproofResistant to oxidation
- fireproofUnable to ignite
- weatherproofResistant to outdoor elements
corrosion-resistant · scratch-resistant · UV-resistant · shatterproof · impact-resistant · non-stick · antimicrobial · anti-corrosive · sealant · barrier
plating
Surface metal application
- galvanizingSpurring into sudden action
- anodizingElectrolytic metal surface treatment
- electroplatingElectrically depositing metal layers
nickel-plating · tinning · gilding · silvering · metallizing
durability
Resistance to wear
- adhesionState of clinging fast
- hardnessResistance to penetration
- toughnessResilient durability under strain
flexibility · hydrophobic · oleophobic · self-cleaning · lubrication · colorfastness · porosity · viscosity · coverage · thickness
smooth
Without roughness or difficulty
sandy · bumpy · ridged · embossed · stippled · brushed · hammered · wrinkled · pebbled · flocked
enteric
Concerning the gut
- tabletFlat portable computing device
- capsuleEnclosed dose container
- time-releaseGradual drug dispensing method
- chemicalschemicals, compounds, acids, reagents, solutions
- rubbernatural rubber, rubber band, rubber trees, rubber boot, rubber glove
- coatingcovering, glazing, lacquering, plating, varnishing
- covering upwrapping, draping, cloaking, veiling, shrouding
- coveringscovers, layer, skin, layers, film
- finishespainted, polished, varnish, paint, matte silver
- sugar coatingPleasant disguise for unpleasantness
- light coating
- chocolate coatingHardened candy exterior
- non-stick coatingSlick pan surface
- nonstick coatingSlick layer preventing adhesion
- powdered sugar coating