unplated
Lacking metallic finish
Unplated describes something not covered with a thin layer of metal.
Jewelry may be unplated gold or silver, meaning solid rather than plated over a base metal.
In dining contexts, unplated food hasn't been arranged on plates for service: The chef left the entrées unplated while finishing the sauce.
Lacking necessary parts
- roughUneven in surface
- unpolishedLacking finish or refinement
- unrefinedNot processed or polished
- undevelopedNot fully formed
preliminary · unperfected · unvarnished · unpainted · unadorned · unembellished · unshaped · unworked
Had coverings removed
unshielded · unprotected · accessible · visible · disclosed · unconcealed · manifest · evident
Metallic combination
- corrosionChemical wearing away
- tarnishOxidation discoloration on metal
- oxidationLosing electrons chemically
- patinaSurface film from aging
galvanic · conductivity · ferrous · nonferrous · aluminum · copper · brass · bronze
Without means to resist
- susceptibleEasily influenced or harmed
- unprotectedWithout safeguard or shield
- endangeredAt risk of extinction
- threatenedExpressed intent to harm
at-risk · oxidizing · tarnishing · degrading · weathering · reactive · unstable · perishable
incomplete
Lacking necessary parts
- roughUneven in surface
- unpolishedLacking finish or refinement
- unrefinedNot processed or polished
undeveloped · preliminary · unperfected · unvarnished · unpainted · unadorned · unembellished · unshaped · unworked · untreated
stripped
Had coverings removed
open · unshielded · unprotected · accessible · visible · disclosed · unconcealed · manifest · evident · apparent
alloy
Metallic combination
- corrosionChemical wearing away
- tarnishOxidation discoloration on metal
- oxidationLosing electrons chemically
patina · galvanic · conductivity · ferrous · nonferrous · aluminum · copper · brass · bronze · steel
defenseless
Without means to resist
- susceptibleEasily influenced or harmed
- unprotectedWithout safeguard or shield
- endangeredAt risk of extinction
threatened · at-risk · oxidizing · tarnishing · degrading · weathering · reactive · unstable · perishable · deteriorating
unplatedplated
Coated with metal
gold-plated · silver-plated · chrome-plated · nickel-plated · gilded
plate, plated, plating, plates, replated, replating, electroplate, electroplated, electroplating