Coating

n. layer (of paint, dust, etc.) which covers a surface

v. cover with a thin layer (of paint, dust, etc.)

A coating is a covering that is applied to an object to protect it or change its appearance. They may be applied as liquids, gases or solids. The material on which the coating is deposited is usually referred to as a substrateExamples of coatings:Coating and printing processesChemical vapor deposition and physical vapor depositionConversion coatingAnodizingChromate conversion coatingPlasma electrolytic oxidationOxide (coating)Phosphate (coating)PaintEnamel (paint)Powder coatingIndustrial coatingSilicate mineral paintFusion bonded epoxy coating (FBE coating)pickled and oiled, a type of plate steel coating.Plasma coatingsPlatingElectroless plating Electrochemical platingPolymer coatings, such as TeflonSputtered or vacuum deposited materialsEnamel (vitreous)
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Noun
1. a thin layer covering something; "a second coat of paint"
(synonym) coat
(hypernym) covering
(hyponym) bitumastic
(derivation) coat, cake
2. a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance); "the boat had a metallic finish"; "he applied a coat of a clear finish"; "when the finish is too thin it is difficult to apply evenly"
(synonym) finish, finishing
(hypernym) decorativeness
(hyponym) glaze
(derivation) coat, surface
3. a heavy fabric suitable for coats
(hypernym) fabric, cloth, material, textile
(hyponym) chinchilla
(derivation) coat
4. the work of applying something; "the doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine"; "a complete bleach requires several applications"; "the surface was ready for a coating of paint";
(synonym) application, covering
(hypernym) manual labor, manual labour
(hyponym) anointing, anointment
(derivation) coat, surface

Noun
1. an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
(hypernym) overgarment, outer garment
(hyponym) box coat
(part-meronym) breast pocket
2. a thin layer covering something; "a second coat of paint"
(synonym) coating
(hypernym) covering
(hyponym) bitumastic
(derivation) cake
3. growth of hair or wool or fur covering the body of an animal
(synonym) pelage
(hypernym) hair
(hyponym) fur
(part-holonym) mammal
Verb
1. put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface; "coat the cake with chocolate"
(synonym) surface
(hypernym) cover
(hyponym) rubberize, rubberise, rubber
(derivation) coating
2. cover or provide with a coat
(hypernym) dress, clothe, enclothe, garb, raiment, tog, garment, habilitate, fit out, apparel
3. form a coat over; "Dirt had coated her face"
(synonym) cake
(hypernym) cover, spread over
(derivation) coating

n. coating, layer (of paint, dust, etc.) which covers a surface

(p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Coat
  

(n.)
Cloth for coats; as, an assortment of coatings.
  

(n.)
A coat or covering; a layer of any substance, as a cover or protection; as, the coating of a retort or vial.