copperplated
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Copperplated describes something coated with a thin layer of copper, typically through electroplating.
The process gives objects a distinctive reddish-gold appearance and provides some corrosion resistance.
Items commonly copperplated include decorative hardware, cookware, and electrical components.
The term also appears figuratively to suggest something given a superficial polish or attractive exterior: His copperplated manners concealed a ruthless ambition.
Involving conducted current
- wiringInstalled electrical conductors
- circuitClosed electrical pathway
- currentDirected flow of charge
- conductivityAbility to carry current
grounding · shielding · EMI · RFI · connector · terminal · trace · PCB
For beauty, not function
- engravedCut into surface
- embossedHaving raised design
- gildedOverlaid with gold leaf
- patinaSurface film from aging
verdigris · antique · vintage · Victorian · baroque · rococo · ornate · aesthetic
Metallic combination
- brassCopper-zinc metal mixture
- bronzeCopper-tin alloy
- metalworkShaped metal objects
- solderingLow-temp metal fusion
welding · sheet-metal · cookware · roofing · guttering · hardware · fittings · fixtures
Electrically depositing metal layers
- galvanicShockingly stimulating or exciting
- anodeOxidation electrode
- cathodeElectrode current exits through
- platingSurface metal application
tinning · nickel-plating · silverplate · goldplate · electrodeposition · bath · electrolyte · substrate
Immune to oxidation
- corrosion-resistantWithstands oxidation and decay
- weatherproofResistant to outdoor elements
- galvanizedStimulated into sudden activity
- anodizedCoated via electrolysis
sealed · coated · barrier · shielding · durable · long-lasting · hard-wearing · resilient
electrical
Involving conducted current
conductivity · grounding · shielding · EMI · RFI · connector · terminal · trace · PCB · electronics
ornamental
For beauty, not function
patina · verdigris · antique · vintage · Victorian · baroque · rococo · ornate · aesthetic · artistic
alloy
Metallic combination
soldering · welding · sheet-metal · cookware · roofing · guttering · hardware · fittings · fixtures · distillery
electroplating
Electrically depositing metal layers
- galvanicShockingly stimulating or exciting
- anodeOxidation electrode
- cathodeElectrode current exits through
plating · tinning · nickel-plating · silverplate · goldplate · electrodeposition · bath · electrolyte · substrate · strike
rust-resistant
Immune to oxidation
- corrosion-resistantWithstands oxidation and decay
- weatherproofResistant to outdoor elements
- galvanizedStimulated into sudden activity
anodized · sealed · coated · barrier · shielding · durable · long-lasting · hard-wearing · resilient
hygienic
Clean and disease-preventing
copperplatedsolid
Firm matter state
genuine · unplated · through-and-through · authentic · homogeneous