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coating

[ koh-ting ]

noun

  1. a layer of any substance spread over a surface.

    Synonyms: , , , ,

  2. fabric for making coats.


coating

/ ˈəʊɪŋ /

noun

  1. a layer or film spread over a surface for protection or decoration
  2. a heavy fabric suitable for coats
  3. dialect.
    a severe rebuke; ticking-off
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of coating1

First recorded in 1760–70; coat + -ing 1
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So if you were hoping for a brown sugar coating or a sugary marinade here, you'll be disappointed.

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This is "owing to a combination of their complex modern materials, lack of a traditional coating layer, and intensity of flat colour fields, which make even the smallest areas of damage instantly perceptible," she said.

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China has huge deposits of these, such as dysprosium, which is used in magnets in electric vehicles and wind turbines, and Yttrium, which provides heat-resistant coating for jet engines.

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A good glaze is a good glaze—no matter what you’re coating.

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They plan on replacing the engine and interior but clear coating the car body as is.

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