Word Meaning

plating definition and meaning

p. pr. & vb. n. of Plate
n. The art or process of covering anything with a plate or plates, or with metal, particularly of overlaying a base or dull metal with a thin plate of precious or bright metal, as by mechanical means or by electro-magnetic deposition.
n. A thin coating of metal laid upon another metal.
n. A coating or defensive armor of metal (usually steel) plates.