silver plating
Thin lustrous layer
Silver plating is the process of coating a base metal with a thin layer of silver, typically through electroplating.
The result is also called silver plating: The silver plating on these candlesticks is wearing thin.
Objects described as silver-plated look like solid silver but cost far less and may tarnish or wear through over time.
Soft reflected light
- gleamFaint reflected light
- sheenSoft surface luster
- reflectivityLight-bouncing capacity
- polishSmooth by rubbing
brightness · shine · sparkle · gloss · shimmer · mirror finish · brilliance · radiance
Neck-worn ornament
- braceletOrnamental wrist band
- earringsJewelry worn on lobes
- pendantSuspended jewelry ornament
- ringClosed curve shape
brooch · cufflinks · locket · bangle · chain · anklet · choker · clasp
Immunity to chemical degradation
- conductivityAbility to carry current
- electronicsStudy of circuits
- connectorsDevices that join things
- contactsPeople you know professionally
shielding · antibacterial · medical instruments · aerospace · bearings
Electrically depositing metal layers
- electrodepositionCoating surfaces using electricity
- anodeOxidation electrode
- cathodeElectrode current exits through
- electrolyteConductive dissolved substance
Inherited family treasure
- vintageQuality from past eras
- collectibleObject worth amassing
- VictorianOf a prim era
- EdwardianOf early twentieth-century Britain
patina · hallmark · sterling · flatware · teapot · candelabra · chalice · reliquary
Eating utensils collectively
- cutleryEating implements collectively
- serving spoonsLarge spoons for portioning
- tea serviceMatching vessels for steeping
- coffee potVessel for brewing grounds
sugar bowl · creamer · butter dish · napkin rings · gravy boat · cake server · salad tongs · bread basket
luster
Soft reflected light
- gleamFaint reflected light
- sheenSoft surface luster
- reflectivityLight-bouncing capacity
polish · brightness · shine · sparkle · gloss · shimmer · mirror finish · brilliance · radiance · elegance
necklace
Neck-worn ornament
ring · brooch · cufflinks · locket · bangle · chain · anklet · choker · clasp · costume jewelry
corrosion resistance
Immunity to chemical degradation
- conductivityAbility to carry current
- electronicsStudy of circuits
- connectorsDevices that join things
contacts · shielding · antibacterial · medical instruments · aerospace · bearings
electroplating
Electrically depositing metal layers
- electrodepositionCoating surfaces using electricity
- anodeOxidation electrode
- cathodeElectrode current exits through
electrolyte · substrate · adhesion · rectifier · buffing · polishing
heirloom
Inherited family treasure
- vintageQuality from past eras
- collectibleObject worth amassing
- VictorianOf a prim era
Edwardian · patina · hallmark · sterling · flatware · teapot · candelabra · chalice · reliquary · samovar
flatware
Eating utensils collectively
- cutleryEating implements collectively
- serving spoonsLarge spoons for portioning
- tea serviceMatching vessels for steeping
coffee pot · sugar bowl · creamer · butter dish · napkin rings · gravy boat · cake server · salad tongs · bread basket · ice bucket
- coatingspaint, enamel, varnish, primer, glaze
- jewelry finishesmatte finish, polished finish, brushed finish, satin finish, hammered finish
- metal platingelectroplating
- silver
- jewelry suppliesrhinestones, glass beads, plastic beads, faux pearls, cubic zirconia
- plated metalstinplate, galvanized steel, galvanized iron, chrome
silver platingsterling silver
Jewelry-quality alloyed precious metal
solid gold · fine silver · genuine article · the real thing · through-and-through
silver platinggold plating
Thin precious metal coating
bare metal · uncoated · copper plating · chrome plating · nickel plating
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