1. coats (an object) with a thin layer of metal using an electric current

1. objects that have been coated with metal through electroplating

Examples

• The jeweler electroplates the silver ring with gold.
• She electroplates metal parts to prevent corrosion.
• The factory electroplates thousands of components daily.
• These electroplates have a beautiful chrome finish.
• The antique electroplates were carefully restored.
• He learned how to electroplate copper onto steel.
• The electroplates in the display case gleamed under the lights.