1. the process of coating something with silver or a silver-like substance
2. a thin coating of silver or silver-like material

1. present participle of silver: coating or covering with silver

Examples

• The silvering on the old mirror had begun to peel away.
• The craftsman specialized in the silvering of antique picture frames.
• After years of use, the silvering on the teapot had worn thin.
• The factory worker was silvering the backs of glass panels to make mirrors.
• The silvering process requires careful temperature control.
• She noticed the silvering was uneven on one side of the ornament.
• The jeweler was silvering the copper bracelet to give it a bright finish.