coating

A thin layer or covering applied to the surface of an object, usually for protection, decoration, or functional purposes.

ruТонкий слой или покрытие, наносимое на поверхность объекта, обычно для защиты, украшения или функциональных целей.esCapa fina o recubrimiento que se aplica sobre la superficie de un objeto, generalmente para protección, decoración o fines funcionales.frCouche mince ou revêtement appliqué sur la surface d'un objet, généralement pour le protéger, le décorer ou lui conférer des propriétés fonctionnelles.deDünne Schicht oder Überzug, die/der auf eine Oberfläche aufgetragen wird, meist zum Schutz, zur Dekoration oder für funktionale Zwecke.ptCamada fina aplicada sobre uma superfície, geralmente para protegê-la, decorá-la ou lhe dar uma função específica; também o material usado para essa camada.zh涂在物体表面上的薄层或覆盖层，通常用于保护、装饰或实现某种功能。arطبقة رقيقة تُغطّي سطح جسم ما، وتُوضع عليه عادةً للحماية أو الزينة أو لأداء وظيفة معينة.

1. Layer covering a surface B1 formal

   A thin layer or covering applied to the surface of an object for protection, decoration, or other purposes.

   • The metal has a protective coating to prevent rust.
   • A coating of chocolate covered the biscuit.
   • The walls need a fresh coating of paint.

   ruПокрытиеesrecubrimientofrRevêtementdeBeschichtungptRevestimentozh涂层arطبقة تغطية

   Synonyms: coatcoveringfilmfinishlaminalayeroverlaypatinaskinsurfaceveneer

2. Material used for covering B2 formal

   The substance or material used to create a layer on something.

   • The coating on the pills makes them easier to swallow.
   • They applied a non-stick coating to the frying pan.
   • The coating is made from a special polymer.

   ruПокрытиеesrecubrimientofrrevêtementdeBeschichtungptRevestimentozh涂层arطلاء

   Synonyms: coatcoveringfilmfinishglazelayerplatingveneer

• coatings plural form
• coatings' possessive plural form
• coating's possessive singular form

A verb meaning to cover or apply a layer of a substance onto a surface.

ruПокрывать или наносить слой вещества на поверхность.esCubrir o aplicar una capa de una sustancia sobre una superficie.frRecouvrir ou appliquer une couche de substance sur une surface.deEine Schicht einer Substanz auf eine Oberfläche auftragen oder eine Oberfläche mit etwas bedecken.ptCobrir uma superfície com uma camada de substância, como tinta, verniz, poeira ou outro material; aplicar uma demão sobre algo.zh在物体表面覆盖或涂上一层物质。arتغطية سطح شيء ما بطبقة من مادة ما، أو دهنه بطبقة رقيقة من طلاء أو أي مادة أخرى.

1. Cover with a layer B1 formal

   To apply a layer of a substance to a surface.

   • Coat the chicken with flour before frying.
   • The walls were coated with fresh paint.
   • She coated the cake with chocolate icing.

   ruПокрывать слоемesCubrir con una capafrrecouvrir d'une couchedeMit einer Schicht bedeckenptCobrir com uma camadazh涂上一层arتغطية بطبقة

   Synonyms: applycoverglazelayerpaintplastersheathesmearspreadvarnish

   Antonyms: bareexposestrip

• coated past participle
• coated past simple
• coating present participle
• coats third person singular