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

Substitutes such as copper that has been electroplated are becoming more common. — Alexander C. Kaufman, The Atlantic, 11 Aug. 2025

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

The statues are cast in liquid bronze and electroplated in 24-karat gold, according to the Academy. — Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025

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

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