Coating: meaning, definitions and examples

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coating

 

[ หˆkษ™สŠtษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

protective layer

A thin covering layer applied to an object for protection, decoration, or other purposes. It can be made of various materials such as paint, varnish, or enamel.

Synonyms

covering, film, layer

Examples of usage

  • The coating on the car protects it from rust and corrosion.
  • She applied a coating of chocolate to the strawberries.
  • The coating on the pills makes them easier to swallow.
Context #2 | Noun

food

A layer of food that is applied on top of another food item to enhance its flavor or appearance. It can be sweet or savory, depending on the dish.

Synonyms

crust, glaze, topping

Examples of usage

  • The chef added a crispy cheese coating to the chicken.
  • The ice cream had a crunchy chocolate coating.
  • The coating of caramel on the apples was delicious.
Context #3 | Verb

applying a layer

To apply a layer of material on an object for protection, decoration, or other purposes. It involves covering the surface with a specific substance.

Synonyms

cover, encase, enrobe

Examples of usage

  • She coated the floor with a layer of wax.
  • He coated the fence with a fresh coat of paint.
  • They coated the cake with a layer of frosting.

Translations

Translations of the word "coating" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น revestimento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‹เคŸเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Beschichtung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lapisan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะบั€ะธั‚ั‚ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ powล‚oka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ณใƒผใƒ†ใ‚ฃใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท revรชtement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ recubrimiento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaplama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฝ”ํŒ…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุบู„ูŠู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ povlak

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ povlak

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆถ‚ๅฑ‚

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prevleka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรบรฐun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะฑั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒคแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รถrtรผk

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ recubrimiento

Etymology

The word 'coating' dates back to the 17th century and is derived from the verb 'coat,' which originally meant 'to cover with a coat or outer garment.' Over time, the term evolved to include the application of various layers, leading to its current usage in protective, decorative, and culinary contexts.

See also: coat, greatcoat, overcoat, topcoat.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,385 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.