electroplate

• Sustantivo que designa una fina capa de metal depositada sobre una superficie mediante un proceso electrolítico, o el objeto recubierto de este modo.

A noun referring to a thin layer of metal deposited onto a surface through an electrolytic process, or the object that has been coated using this method.

1. Coated metal objectC1formal

   An object that has been coated with a thin layer of metal using electrolysis.

   Objeto electrochapado

   • The electroplate silverware was polished to a high shine.
   • He collected antique electroplate items from the 19th century.
   • The electroplate on the jewelry began to wear off after years of use.

• Cubrir un objeto metálico con una capa fina de otro metal mediante electrólisis.

A verb meaning to coat a metal object with a thin layer of another metal using electrolysis.

1. Coat with metal using electricityC1formaltechnical

   To coat a metal object with a thin layer of another metal by electrolysis.

   electrochapado

   • The factory electroplates silver onto copper utensils.
   • They electroplated the jewelry with gold to make it more valuable.
   • The technician electroplated the steel parts with chromium to prevent rust.