Electroplate (verb)

1. To cover a surface with a thin layer of metal using electrolysis.
2. To coat a conductor with a thin layer of metal using an electric current.

Origin:

Formed from the combination of "electro" and "plate".

Examples:

1. The process of electroplating can be used to coat a wide range of materials, including metal, plastic and ceramics.
2. Gold is often used to electroplate other metals in order to improve their appearance or to protect them from corrosion.
3. Electroplating is used to apply a thin layer of chrome to car parts.
4. Electroplating is a process to protect metal from rusting and corrosion.
5. Electroplating is used to apply a thin layer of copper to printed circuit boards.