plating
|plate-ing|
/ˈpleɪtɪŋ/
(plate)
flat surface
Etymology
'plating' ultimately derives from English 'plate' + the English suffix '-ing'. 'Plate' originates from Old French 'plate' (from Medieval Latin 'platta'), where the root 'plat-' meant 'flat, broad'.
'plate' entered Middle English from Old French 'plate' (from Medieval Latin 'platta'); the verb 'to plate' (to cover with a metal sheet or layer) developed in English from the noun, and the present-participial/gerund form 'plating' was formed by adding the native English suffix '-ing'.
Originally related to something 'flat' or a 'flat plate', the sense shifted to a metal sheet and then to the process of covering an object with a metal layer; 'plating' now denotes both the process/result and extended technical and culinary uses.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of covering an object with a thin layer of metal (for example, gold plating or electroplating).
The jewelry underwent plating to give it a gold finish.
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Noun 2
a thin layer of metal applied to the surface of an object as a result of plating.
The plating on the coin has worn off in places.
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Noun 3
the act of spreading or applying microorganisms onto a culture plate in laboratory work (microbiological plating).
Plating the samples resulted in several bacterial colonies after incubation.
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Verb 1
present participle of 'plate': coating or covering (something) with a thin layer of metal.
They are plating the car parts with chrome to prevent corrosion.
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Verb 2
present participle used in culinary contexts: arranging or decorating food on a plate (plating a dish).
The chef is plating each course with great attention to detail.
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Last updated: 2025/12/15 03:27