electroplate Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun any artifact that has been plated with a thin coat of metal by electrolysis
  2. verb coat with metal by electrolysis
    • electroplate the watch

WordNet

E*lec"tro*plate` transitive verb
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Electroplating
Definitions
  1. (Mech.) To plate or cover with a coating of metal, usually silver, nickel, or gold, by means of electrolysis.

Webster 1913