What is the art or process of depositing a coating (commonly) of silver, gold, or nickel on an inferior metal, by means of electricity called?
electroplating — The art or process of depositing a coating (commonly) of silver, gold, or nickel on an inferior metal, by means of electricity. (Webster's 1913.)
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- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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