electrodeposition
/ɪˌlɛktroʊˌdɛpəˈzɪʃən/
noun
- The process of using an electric current to deposit a layer of metal onto a surface.
- Electrodeposition is commonly used to make coins and jewelry.
- During electrodeposition, metal ions in the solution stick to the object being coated.
- The lab studied electrodeposition to improve battery manufacturing.