nickel-plate
Apply shiny coating
To nickel-plate is to coat a metal object with a thin layer of nickel, typically through electroplating.
The process provides corrosion resistance and a bright, silvery finish.
Nickel-plated items include faucets, car parts, and musical instruments.
Figuratively, to nickel-plate something is to give it a superficial polish: They nickel-plated the proposal to make it look better than it was.
Metal eating utensils
- cutleryEating implements collectively
- hardwareMetal goods and fittings
- fittingsAttached functional components
- fixturesPermanently attached equipment
trim · bumpers · instruments · coins · jewelry · fasteners · automotive · plumbing
Withstands oxidation and decay
- hardwearingResistant to damage
- rust-proofResistant to oxidation
- long-lastingPersisting over extended time
- protectiveServing to guard
durable · wear-resistant · weatherproof · sturdy · robust
Emit or reflect light
reflective · mirrorlike · bright · lustrous · buffed · sleek · glossy · smooth
Electrically depositing metal layers
- chromeReflective metal coating
- galvanizeStimulate into action
- finishBring to completion
- layerSingle thickness of material
surface · protective · cover · anode · cathode · electrolyte · deposit · bath
Copper-nickel alloy
- stainlessFree from discoloration
- electrolessPlating without applied current
- wattsPower measurement units
silverware
Metal eating utensils
- cutleryEating implements collectively
- hardwareMetal goods and fittings
- fittingsAttached functional components
fixtures · trim · bumpers · instruments · coins · jewelry · fasteners · automotive · plumbing · kitchenware
corrosion-resistant
Withstands oxidation and decay
- hardwearingResistant to damage
- rust-proofResistant to oxidation
- long-lastingPersisting over extended time
protective · durable · wear-resistant · weatherproof · sturdy · robust
shine
Emit or reflect light
gleam · reflective · mirrorlike · bright · lustrous · buffed · sleek · glossy · smooth · brilliant
electroplating
Electrically depositing metal layers
layer · surface · protective · cover · anode · cathode · electrolyte · deposit · bath · solution
cupronickel
Copper-nickel alloy
- stainlessFree from discoloration
- electrolessPlating without applied current
- wattsPower measurement units