electrodeposit
/ɪˌlɛktroʊdɪˈpɑzɪt/
verb
- To deposit a layer of metal onto a surface using an electric current.
- The jeweler electrodeposits silver onto the base metal to create a shiny finish.
- The factory electrodeposits a thin layer of gold onto the connectors.
- They electrodeposit copper onto the circuit board to make it conductive.
noun
- A layer of metal that has been deposited onto a surface by an electric current.
- The electrodeposit on the metal surface was smooth and even.
- Engineers examined the electrodeposit for any cracks or bubbles.
- The thickness of the electrodeposit determines how long the part will last.