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elec·tro·plate
/
ɪ
ˈ
l
ɛ
ktrə
ˌ
ple
ɪ
t/
verb
elec·tro·plates
;
elec·tro·plat·ed
;
elec·tro·plat·ing
[
+ obj
]
:
to coat (something) with a thin layer of metal (such as silver) by using electrolysis (sense 2) —
usually used as
(be) electroplated
▪
The platter has an
electroplated
finish.
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