overcoating
/ˌoʊvərˈkoʊtɪŋ/
noun
- An extra layer or covering applied to a surface for protection or decoration.
- The artist added a final overcoating of varnish to the painting.
- The car's paint job included a clear overcoating to protect it from scratches.
- They applied a waterproof overcoating to the wooden deck.
verb
- Present participle of overcoat: to apply an extra layer or covering to something.
- The workers are overcoating the metal beams with rust-resistant paint.
- She is overcoating the cake with a thin layer of fondant.
- The technician is overcoating the circuit board to prevent moisture damage.