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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The deposition of a metal on a cathode during electrolysis; used as a method of purification. countable, uncountable

   "Near-synonym: electroplating"

2. 2
   the deposition of a substance on an electrode by the action of electricity (especially by electrolysis) wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

electroplating

Etymology

From electro- + deposition.

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