metalising
/ˈmɛtəlaɪzɪŋ/
noun
- The process of coating a surface with a thin layer of metal.
- Metalising is often used to improve the durability of electronic components.
- They applied metalising to the telescope mirror to enhance its reflectivity.
- The factory specializes in metalising plastic parts to make them look like chrome.
adjective
- Relating to or involving the application of a metal coating.
- The metalising technique used here gives a very even finish.
- The metalising process requires careful temperature control.
- We need to buy metalising equipment for the new production line.