electroplate
Electrically deposit metal
Electroplate means to coat a metal object with a thin layer of another metal using electric current.
The process deposits silver, gold, chrome, or other metals onto cheaper base materials: electroplated silverware, electroplated jewelry.
As a noun, electroplate refers to objects treated this way or the coating itself.
Ornamental personal accessories
- silverwareMetal eating utensils
- flatwareEating utensils collectively
- hollowwareServing vessels with cavities
- trophiesPrizes for achievement
ornaments · gold-plated · silver-plated · chrome-plated · nickel-plated · watchcases · candlesticks · tableware
Lustrous white precious metal
- goldElement seventy-nine
- nickelElement twenty-eight, or coin
- chromeReflective metal coating
- copperReddish-brown metallic element
zinc · tin · cadmium · rhodium · platinum · palladium · brass · bronze
Coating surfaces using electricity
- cathodeElectrode current exits through
- anodeOxidation electrode
- platingSurface metal application
- bathWashing in water
current · voltage · rectifier · immersion · deposition · solution · ions · substrate
Protective metal coating process
- anodizingElectrolytic metal surface treatment
- manufacturingIndustrial product creation
- metallurgyScience of extracting metals
- mass-productionLarge-scale standardized fabrication
fabrication · machining · tooling · specification · coating · finishing
Applied surface covering
- shieldingProtecting from harm
- weatherproofingProtection from outdoor conditions
- sealingMaking impermeable
- undercoatPreparatory paint layer
Soft reflected light
- sheenSoft surface luster
- polishSmooth by rubbing
- shineEmit or reflect light
- reflectivityLight-bouncing capacity
gleam · brilliance · smoothness · mirrorlike · bright · buffed · uniform · flawless
jewelry
Ornamental personal accessories
- silverwareMetal eating utensils
- flatwareEating utensils collectively
- hollowwareServing vessels with cavities
trophies · ornaments · gold-plated · silver-plated · chrome-plated · nickel-plated · watchcases · candlesticks · tableware · giftware
silver
Lustrous white precious metal
copper · zinc · tin · cadmium · rhodium · platinum · palladium · brass · bronze · chromium
electrodeposition
Coating surfaces using electricity
bath · current · voltage · rectifier · immersion · deposition · solution · ions · substrate · tank
galvanization
Protective metal coating process
- anodizingElectrolytic metal surface treatment
- manufacturingIndustrial product creation
- metallurgyScience of extracting metals
mass-production · fabrication · machining · tooling · specification · coating · finishing
coating
Applied surface covering
- shieldingProtecting from harm
- weatherproofingProtection from outdoor conditions
- sealingMaking impermeable
luster
Soft reflected light
reflectivity · gleam · brilliance · smoothness · mirrorlike · bright · buffed · uniform · flawless · appearance
- finishespainted, polished, varnish, paint, matte silver
- gold metalsgold plated, gold plate, gold tone, rolled gold, gold-filled
- silver alternativesnickel silver, silver plate, Sheffield plate, Britannia metal, pewter
- silverwarecutlery, flatware, fork, knife, spoon
electroplatecast
Performers, throw, or splint
forge · solid gold · wrought · mill · sterling
electroplatestrip
Narrow elongated piece
etch · abrade · polish off · sand · dissolve
electroplatesolid gold
Entirely of precious yellow metal
sterling silver · pure gold · wrought iron · cast iron · forged metal