argentation
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/ˌɑr.dʒənˈteɪ.ʃən/
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/ˌɑː.dʒənˈteɪ.ʃən/
coating with silver
Etymology
Etymology Information
'argentation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'argentum', where 'argent-' meant 'silver'.
Historical Evolution
'argentation' passed into English via Late Latin 'argentatio' and Old/French 'argentation', eventually becoming the modern English word 'argentation'.
Meaning Changes
Initially it meant 'the act or process of silvering', and over time it has retained this basic meaning as a technical/metalworking term.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process or act of coating an object with silver; silvering or silver-plating.
The argentation of the mirror restored its bright reflective surface.
Synonyms
silveringsilver-platingsilver-coating
Last updated: 2025/10/11 20:16