electroplate

verb

elec·​tro·​plate i-ˈlek-trə-ˌplāt 

electroplated; electroplating; electroplates

transitive verb

: to plate with an adherent continuous coating by electrodeposition

Examples of electroplate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Chrome wheels, however, are made by electroplating multiple layers of metal, such as nickel and copper, with a final chrome finish applied on top. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026

It was created using a special electroplating technique, which involves applying a thin layer of metal onto an object’s surface with the help of an electric current. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2026

The most revolutionary — and potentially transformative — solution is electroplated copper metallization. — Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 19 Jan. 2026

The jewelry is usually electroplated, or dipped in a solution with gold ions that is given an electrical charge. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for electroplate

• abbreviate
• accelerate
• accommodate
• accumulate
• acuminate
• adjudicate
• adulterate
• affiliate
• agglomerate
• agglutinate
• alleviate
• amalgamate

Kids Definition

electroplate

verb

elec·​tro·​plate i-ˈlek-trə-ˌplāt 

: to cover with a coating (as of metal or rubber) by means of electrolysis