gold plate
/ˈɡoʊldˌpleɪt/
noun
- A thin layer of gold applied to the surface of another metal.
- The gold-plate on the trophy started to wear off after years of handling.
- The antique clock has a beautiful gold-plate that still shines.
- This necklace is made of brass with a gold-plate finish.
verb
- To cover a metal object with a thin layer of gold, usually by electroplating.
- The company used to gold-plate their pens as promotional gifts.
- They decided to gold-plate the faucets in the bathroom for a more elegant look.
- The jeweler will gold-plate the silver ring to give it a luxurious finish.
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